Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4137367 | Pathophysiology | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The influence of subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) compared with physiologic saline on the healing of abdominal wounds with and without prolene mesh was studied in rats. The collagen concentration was determined in the wound tissue and in prolene mesh 14, 21, 28 and 42 days after the skin incision in controls and in two groups of rats treated either with LMWH for 7 (I group) or 14 (II group) days after skin incision and prolene insertion. LMWH administration resulted in a significant increase of collagen content both in wound and in prolene mesh in total dose-dependent manner.
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Authors
Ewa Kus, Andrzej Bienkiewicz,