The Effects of Topical Agent (Kelo-Cote or Contractubex) Massage on the Thickness of Post-Burn Scar Tissue Formed in Rats |
Ko, Won Jin
(Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wonkwang University Hospital, Wonkwang University School of Medicine)
Na, Young Cheon (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wonkwang University Hospital, Wonkwang University School of Medicine) Suh, Bum Sin (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wonkwang University Hospital, Wonkwang University School of Medicine) Kim, Hyeon A (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wonkwang University Hospital, Wonkwang University School of Medicine) Heo, Woo Hoe (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wonkwang University Hospital, Wonkwang University School of Medicine) Choi, Gum Ha (Department of Pathology, Wonkwang University Hospital, Wonkwang University School of Medicine) Lee, Seo Ul (Wonkwang Institute of Clinical Medicine) |
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