The Effects of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Vegf and Angiogenesis in Deep Dermal Burn Injury: An Experimental Study.

Burn injuries are the fourth most common type of trauma worldwide, after traffic injuries, falls and interpersonal violence. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is one of the most critical proangiogenic factors. Failure in angiogenesis is often associated with chronic, non-healing wounds.