Affiliations 

  • 1 Reconstructive Sciences Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
PMID: 20815896 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-10-48

Abstract

Full-thickness burn wounds require excision and skin grafting. Multiple surgical procedures are inevitable in managing moderate to severe full-thickness burns. Wound bed preparations prior to surgery are necessary in order to prevent wound infection and promote wound healing. Honey can be used to treat burn wounds. However, not all the honey is the same. This study aims to evaluate the wound contraction and antibacterial properties of locally-produced Tualang honey on managing full-thickness burn wounds in vivo.

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