The effects of calcium alginate on wound healing

A non-woven alginate dressing has been used on experimental, full and partial thickness wound models for periods up to 14 days, to assess its effects on wound healing. Histological evaluation has shown that it is an effective haemostat, generally well tolerated by body tissues. Good epidermal healin...

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Published in:	Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England Vol. 69; no. 4; pp. 153 - 155
Main Authors:	Barnett, S E, Varley, S J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Royal College of Surgeons of England 01-07-1987
Subjects:	Alginates - pharmacology Animals Bandages Connective Tissue - pathology Glucuronic Acid Hexuronic Acids Skin - pathology Swine Wound Healing - drug effects Wounds and Injuries - pathology
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Summary:	A non-woven alginate dressing has been used on experimental, full and partial thickness wound models for periods up to 14 days, to assess its effects on wound healing. Histological evaluation has shown that it is an effective haemostat, generally well tolerated by body tissues. Good epidermal healing was seen on all wounds although cellular reactions could be provoked in full thickness wounds without occlusion, if there was an insufficient volume of wound exudate to completely wet the alginate fibres.
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ISSN:	0035-8843 1478-7083