Development of Animal Model for Studying Deep Second-Degree Thermal Burns

Thermal lesions were produced in 12 male Wistar rats, positioning a massive aluminum bar 10 mm in diameter (51 g), preheated to 99°C ± 2°C/10 min. on the back of each animal for 15 sec. After 7, 14, 21, and 28 days, animals were euthanized. The edema intensity was mild, with no bubble and formation...

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Main Authors: Danielle dos Santos Tavares Pereira, Maria Helena Madruga Lima-Ribeiro, Nicodemos Teles de Pontes-Filho, Ana Maria dos Anjos Carneiro-Leão, Maria Tereza dos Santos Correia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/460841