Effects of anticoagulation on wound healing using a tensile test.
Wound healing is a complicated and dynamic process. The aim of this study was to determine whether systemic administration of common anticoagulants retards or delays wound healing in an animal model.
Smith
Matthew J
MJ
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65212, USA.
Haltom
J Douglas
JD
Gainor
Barry J
BJ
D000818:Animals; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011817:Rabbits; D013552:Swine; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*
D000925:Anticoagulants