The effects of smoking on the wound healing process

Kean, J.

Journal of Wound Care 19(1): 5-8

2010


ISSN/ISBN: 0969-0700
PMID: 20081567
Document Number: 638661
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.

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