Vacuum-assisted closure therapy increases local interleukin-8 and vascular endothelial growth factor levels in traumatic wounds.

Labler, Ludwig

Vacuum-assisted closure therapy increases local interleukin-8 and vascular endothelial growth factor levels in traumatic wounds. [electronic resource] - The Journal of trauma Mar 2009 - 749-57 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1529-8809

10.1097/TA.0b013e318171971a doi


Adult
Amputation, Traumatic--immunology
Arm Injuries--immunology
Biopsy
Female
Fibroblast Growth Factor 2--blood
Fluorocarbon Polymers
Fractures, Open--immunology
Humans
Injury Severity Score
Interleukin-6--blood
Interleukin-8--blood
Leg Injuries--immunology
Leukocyte Count
Male
Middle Aged
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy
Neovascularization, Pathologic--immunology
Neutrophils--immunology
Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1--blood
Skin Transplantation
Soft Tissue Injuries--immunology
Surgical Flaps
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A--blood
Wound Healing--immunology
Wounds and Injuries--immunology
von Willebrand Factor--metabolism