Role of oxygen in wound healing: A review of evidence

Journal of Wound Care

Volumn 20, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 160-164

  Chambers, A C ^a   Leaper, D J ^b  

^a WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

^b CARDIFF UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Collagen; Inflammation; Oxygen; Surgical site infection; Wound healing

Indexed keywords

EID: 79955038921     PISSN: 09690700     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2011.20.4.160     Document Type: Article

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