Evaluation of lymphatic regeneration in rat incisional wound healing and its use in wound age estimation

Conclusion Lymphatic elements appear transiently in the wound edge, concurrent with the appearance of blood vessels but regress earlier. Identification of lymphatic vascular channels in the region of the wound may help to estimate the wound age in the early days after the injury. At later time points in the regeneration process, it may help to recognize the injured area, being the area where the dermis and subcutaneous tissue are devoid of lymphatics.

Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - October 22, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research