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The effects of smoking on the wound healing process

2010; Mark Allen Group; Volume: 19; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.12968/jowc.2010.19.1.46092

2052-2916

John R. Kean,

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management

Cigarette smoking is associated with delayed healing, wound infection and dehiscence. Smokers with wounds can avoid these risks if they refrain from smoking, even if only for a short-term period while the wound is healing.