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The revascularization of ischemic tissue was the key many of these are uncontrolled and inadequately define
feature preventing extension of burns and hence a the appropriate treatment and outcomes. Further research
better outcome in patients treated with heparin. These is needed to assess the clinical utility of using heparin in
improvements were presumed to be a function of the treatment of burn injuries. [15]
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Although there are numerous studies supporting the use Source of Support: Nil, Conflict of Interest: None declared.
of heparin in the treatment of burn wound management, Received: 13-07-2014; Accepted: 29-03-2015

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