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[Significance of phospholipase activity in assessing the course of the wound process in children]
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Phospholipase A and C activation in wound fluid and blood indicates inflammation and tissue damage in pediatric wounds. This finding aids in assessing wound healing and treatment effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Pediatric Medicine
- Wound Healing Research
Background:
- Wound healing involves complex inflammatory and destructive processes.
- Biochemical markers are crucial for monitoring wound status.
- Pediatric wound management requires accurate assessment tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the role of phospholipase A and C in pediatric wound healing.
- To determine the diagnostic value of these enzymes in wound assessment.
- To correlate enzyme activity with inflammatory and destructive changes.
Main Methods:
- Clinico-biochemical and cytological examinations were performed.
- Analysis included blood and wound discharge from 90 children.
- Patients presented with clear, purulent, and burn wounds.
Main Results:
- Activation of phospholipase A and C was detected in blood and wound discharge.
- Enzyme activation levels were proportional to inflammatory and destructive changes.
- A correlation was observed between enzyme activity and wound healing stages.
Conclusions:
- Phospholipase A and C activation serves as a valuable pathogenetic and diagnostic marker.
- These enzymes aid in controlling the depth of skin damage and predicting complications.
- Enzyme activity assessment can guide wound preparation for plastic surgery and evaluate treatment efficacy.
Abstract:
On the basis of clinico-biochemical and cytological examinations of 90 children with clear, purulent and burn wounds the activation of A and C phospholipases was found in the blood and wound discharge which was proportional to the activity of inflammatory, destructive changes in the wound at the stage of their healing. It determined their pathogenetic, diagnostic value for control of the depth of skin damage, development of postoperative complications, preparedness of the granulating wound for plasty, efficiency of the treatment.