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Beneficial effects reported of electrical stimulation (ES) in wound healing (WH) and chronic wound (CW).
| Effect | Mediator | Phase of WH/CW |
|---|---|---|
| Angiogenesis | VEGF | Proliferation |
| Fibroblast proliferation | FGF | Proliferation and remodeling |
| Reduces bacterial colonization | PH alteration | Persistent inflammation and risk of infection |
EGF: vascular endothelial growth factor; FGF: fibroblast growth factor.
