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Healing and Repair - Pathology (view source)
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* In comparison to healing by first intention, there is a more massive fibroblastic and endothelial proliferation in the wound which fills and repairs the defect.
* In comparison to healing by first intention, there is a more massive fibroblastic and endothelial proliferation in the wound which fills and repairs the defect.
* There is also considerable surface exudation.
* There is also considerable surface exudation.
** The exudate is composed of fibrinous fluid and numerous inflammatory cells, mainly [[Neutrophils - WikiBlood|neutrophils]] and macrophages.
** The exudate is composed of fibrinous fluid and numerous inflammatory cells, mainly [[Neutrophils|neutrophils]] and macrophages.
*** The cells are scavengers, and engulf necrotic debris and any bacteria present
*** The cells are scavengers, and engulf necrotic debris and any bacteria present
*** Macrophages and their secretions are also important for the promotion of fibroplasia.
*** Macrophages and their secretions are also important for the promotion of fibroplasia.