The physiology of wound healing: injury through maturation

Paige Teller; Therese K White

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2009.03.006

The physiology of wound healing: injury through maturation

Surg Clin North Am. 2009 Jun;89(3):599-610. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2009.03.006.

Authors

Paige Teller¹, Therese K White

Affiliation

¹ Surgical Oncology, Emory University, 1365c Clifton Road North East, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.

PMID: 19465199
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2009.03.006

Abstract

Wound healing has evolved from a science of clinical observation to a study of molecular biology and cellular physiology. This article will review the medical literature to provide a basis for understanding the current science of wound healing.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Blood Coagulation / physiology*
Capillary Permeability / physiology
Hemostasis / physiology*
Humans
Platelet Aggregation / physiology
Prognosis
Vasoconstriction / physiology*
Wound Healing / physiology*
Wounds and Injuries / metabolism
Wounds and Injuries / physiopathology*