Vitex doniana is traditionally used in Togo to treat various diseases including wounds. The aim of this work was to evaluate the efficiency of Vitex doniana on cutaneous wound healing. Wounds were induced in ICR mice divided into four groups as following: Group I received carbopol 974P NF empty gel, Groups II and III were treated topically with carbopol gel containing 2.5% and 5% of Vitex donia...

Cardiospermum halicacabum (Linn) popularly called as balloon wine belongs to Sapindaceae family. Phytochemical constituents such as flavones, apigenin, triterpenoidal glycosides fatty acids and volatile ester have been reported in C. halicacabum. In the present study the aerial parts of C. halicacabum were studied for wound healing activity by incorporating extract in simple ointment base B.P. ...

The extract of K. pinnata was evaluated for its wound healing activity by using excision wound model in rats. On day 11, animals treated with the ethanolic leaf extract exhibited 86.33% reduction in the wound area, compared to petroleum jelly treated control (69.36%) and the mupirocin treated standard (85.49%). The hydroxyproline content of extract treated animals was higher, as compared to con...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory and wound-healing activities of the protease isolated from the latex of Plumeria rubra Linn. Methods: The protease was isolated from the latex of the plant by acetone precipitation method and given a trivial name, Plumerin-R. The anti-inflammatory activity of the protease was based on its effects on carrageenan-induced paw ...

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate the wound healing activity of the selected Indian medicinal plant Quercus infectoria. Method: Ethanol extract of the shade-dried leaves of Quercus infectoria was studied for its effect on wound healing in rats, using incision, excision and dead-space wound models, at two different dose levels of 400 and 800 mg/kg. Result: The plant showed...

a 2-year-old, female, crossbred pet rabbit was found to have a subcutaneous axillary abscess from which staphylococcus lentus was the sole isolate. the s. lentus - an indigenous bacterium in rabbit saliva - probably was introduced into the axillary region during licking of a small wound. due to severe neutropenia, the rabbit had developed a serious infection within a few weeks. marked clinical ...

Abstract Aim To audit the hand-written consent forms for elective excision of skin lesions in Procedure Room. Method The notes and from 11 Room sessions were analysed. total number reviewed 24. Our standards focused on consenter completion sections form. There are no standard guidelines complications lesion excision, therefore a consensus general consultant body was used. Results patient demogr...

Introduction A pilonidal sinus or sinus pilonidalus (pilus = hair, nidus = nest) is an acute or chronic inflammation in subcutaneous fat tissue, usually in the coccygeal region. The first report was by Mayo in 1833. The disease affects predominantly young men in the 2nd and 3rd decade of life with an incidence of 26 per 100 000 population, with men affected 3x more frequently than women. Piloni...

BACKGROUND The nasolabial flap is a simple flap used for reconstructing small intraoral defects created after the excision of malignant tumors. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 26 cases of oral cancer treated with primary excision and nasolabial flap reconstruction was carried out. In 22 cases, the excision was combined with neck dissection and facial artery ligation. RESULTS Good cosmet...

Congenital melanocytic nevus consists of congregations of nevomelanocytes. It is found in approximately 1% of new born infants. Congenital melanocytic nevus needs to be excised before it transforms into a malignant lesion. Many strategies have been attempted for the removal and reconstruction of the nevus. Serial excision enables wound closure to be accomplished with a shorter scar than if the ...