Effect of phototherapy on growth factor levels in neonatal rat skin

Soyer, TUTKU; Ayva, Sebnem; Aliefendioglu, Didem; Aktuna, Zuhal; Aslan, Mustafa; Senyucel, Mine; Cakmak, Murat

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2011.06.012

Effect of phototherapy on growth factor levels in neonatal rat skin

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Soyer T., Ayva S., Aliefendioglu D., Aktuna Z., Aslan M. K., Senyucel M. F., ...More

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, vol.46, no.11, pp.2128-2131, 2011 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 46 Issue: 11
Publication Date: 2011
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2011.06.012
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.2128-2131
Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Aim: Neonates undergoing surgery may receive phototherapy (PT) for the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia. Although the effects of PT on neonatal structures are well documented, the effect of PT on wound healing has not been previously evaluated. An experimental study was performed to evaluate the effect of PT on growth factor levels responsible for wound healing in neonatal rat skin.