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Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment on Deep Partial-Thickness Burn Injury in Rats: A Pilot Study

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Title
Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment on Deep Partial-Thickness Burn Injury in Rats: A Pilot Study
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Plastic Surgery International, November 2014
DOI 10.1155/2014/495967
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Gabriel Djedovic, Florian Stefan Kamelger, Johannes Jeschke, Hildegunde Piza-Katzer

Abstract

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) enhances tissue vascularization and neoangiogenesis. Recent animal studies showed improved soft tissue regeneration using ESWT. In most cases, deep partial-thickness burns require skin grafting; the outcome is often unsatisfactory in function and aesthetic appearance. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the effect of ESWT on skin regeneration after deep partial-thickness burns. Under general anesthesia, two standardized deep partial-thickness burns were induced on the back of 30 male Wistar rats. Immediately after the burn, ESWT was given to rats of group 1 (N = 15), but not to group 2 (N = 15). On days 5, 10, and 15, five rats of each group were analyzed. Reepithelialization rate was defined, perfusion units were measured, and histological analysis was performed. Digital photography was used for visual documentation. A wound score system was used. ESWT enhanced the percentage of wound closure in group 1 as compared to group 2 (P < 0.05). The reepithelialization rate was improved significantly on day 15 (P < 0.05). The wound score showed a significant increase in the ESWT group. ESWT improves skin regeneration of deep partial-thickness burns in rats. It may be a suitable and cost effective treatment alternative in this type of burn wounds in the future.

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Unknown 24 100%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Researcher 4 17%
Other 3 13%
Professor > Associate Professor 3 13%
Student > Master 3 13%
Student > Doctoral Student 1 4%
Other 3 13%
Unknown 7 29%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 10 42%
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 2 8%
Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine 1 4%
Nursing and Health Professions 1 4%
Social Sciences 1 4%
Other 1 4%
Unknown 8 33%
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#20,245,139
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#36
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#219,235
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