exuberant granulation

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exuberant granulation

An excessive mass of granulation tissue formed in the healing of a wound or ulcer; proud flesh.

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Exuberant granulation tissue was the second most frequent lesion observed in this study, with the largest number of cases occurring in horses between 2 and 10 years old.

Equine exuberant granulation tissue end human keloids: a comparative histopathologic study.

Equine dermatopathies in southern Brazil: a study of 710 cases/Dermatopatias em equinos na regiao sul do Rio Grande do Sul: estudo de 710 casos

In addition to the mechanical approximation of the tissue following the excision of a lesion, a stent also (1) keeps the patient more comfortable by protecting the wound from mechanical trauma and local irritation, (2) prevents the formation of exuberant granulation tissue, and (3) acts as a template for the wound healing process.