Acellular dermal matrix in skin wound healing in rabbits - histological and histomorphometric analyses

To analyze the histology and histomorphometry of healing associated with acellular dermal matrix in skin wounds in rabbits.Twelve male rabbits were divided into two groups: the control group (CG) and the matrix group (MG). Three skin wounds with a total area of 20 × 20 mm were created on the dorsal region of each animal. Photographic records of the lesions taken over a 21-day period and use of the ImageJ program allowed calculation of the wound...