Table 1.
Histopathological Data, Zone of Stasis Areas, and Apoptosis Levels in the 2 Groups.
| Control Group (Average ± SD) | Experimental Group (Average ± SD) | P Value (P < .05 = significant) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reepitelisation, 0-4 | 0.70 | 3.56 | <.001 a |
| Neutrophil infiltration, 1-3 | 2.80 | 1.78 | .007 a |
| Macrophage density, 1-3 | 1.50 | 1.11 | .076 |
| Fibroblast proliferation (1-3) | 1.20 | 2.44 | <.001 a |
| Angiogenesis, 0-3 | 0.70 | 1.00 | .203 |
| Epithelial apoptosis, % | 21.10 ± 3.90 | 8.11 ± 2.02 | <.001 a |
| Connective tissue apoptosis, % | 61.10 ± 7.4 | 30.33 ± 6.02 | <.001 a |
| Vital stasis zone area, mm2 | 47 423 ± 20.80 | 64.29 ± 45.31 | .041 |
| Platelet count, 103/µ | 213 80 ± 88.81 | 285 89 ± 69.81 | .068 |
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation.
a Statistically significant parameters.