Effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on the microbial community in burn scars: retrospective case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has been demonstrated in various medical fields, including burn medicine. It promotes wound healing, improves blood flow, and modulates the inflammatory responses. The recovery speed and outcomes of skin diseases are influenced by the skin microbiome; however, studies examining the effects of specific treatments on the skin microbiome are lacking. This study investigated the impact of ESWT on the skin microbiome of burn patients, focusing on the microbial diversity and community structure within burn scars.

Materials and methods

In the retrospective case-control study, 19 patients with burn scars were treated with ESWT, and changes in their skin microbiome were evaluated. ESWT was administered weekly fo

SUBMITTER: Jung Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11634101 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature