SILASTIC(R) GEL AND ELASTOMER FOR WOUND-H EALING IN THE RABBIT

The aim of this experimental study was to examine two new wound healin g adjuvants. Four experimental wounds were created on the back of rabb its to compare the kinetics of wound healing after applying the standa rd treatment, Silastic gel, and elastomer with and without comounds kn own to act on wound healing. We observed a tendency towards more rapid healing in the gel groups (13. 7 days), the elastomer group (17.3 day s) and the elastomer with active compound group (15.3 days) compared w ith the control group (17.3 days) and the standard treatment group (17 .8 days). The differences were not however statistically different. El astomer is the better carrier for active wound healing compounds becau se it has better stability over time. Silicon dressings are interestin g for wound healing because they give satisfactory results in terms of healing time and in terms of redressing and patient comfort.