title: Biology of wound healing.
abstract: A clear understanding of wound healing is vital to a rational surgical approach. This article describes the major biologic processes of tissue repair and the factors influencing the healing processes, and it discusses specific wound-healing problems and recommends management regimens.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects; D000818:Animals; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000532:radiotherapy; D003094:Collagen / Q000378:metabolism; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007109:Immunity; D007249:Inflammation; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D051381:Rats; D013718:Tensile Strength; D014801:Vitamin A / Q000494:pharmacology; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D014801:Vitamin A; D003094:Collagen