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Murine Excisional Wound Healing Model and Histological Morphometric Wound Analysis
Published on: August 21, 2020
Moist wound healing: current concepts and applications
1Medical Student, Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
Abstract:
The search for the optimal environment that enhances tissue healing is well under way. Since Winter's landmark study over 30 years ago, moist wound healing has become the subject of intensive scientific and clinical research. Numerous studies of molecular and cell biology have demonstrated the benefits of wound healing in a moist environment. The use of occlusive dressings that retain moisture is now accepted as a first line of treatment in the management of a variety of wound types. Clinicians have a myriad of dressing alternatives at their disposal that enable more active control over the healing process. This article reviews the beneficial effects of moist wound healing and the occlusive dressings available to achieve such an environment.
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