Abstract:Objective To investigate changes in serum levels of hypersensitive C-reative protein (hs-CRP) and fibronectin (Fn) before and after Vacuum Sealing Drainage (VSD) applied on wound surface in a rabbit model. Methods Surface wounds were created in 16 rabbits, which were randomly assigned to control group (n = 8; normal aseptic care and regular dressing changes) and VSD group. Venous samples were obtained at baseline (0 hr) , 6 hrs, 12 hrs, 1 d, 3 d, 5 d and 7 d after the injury. Levels of hs-CRP and Fn were compared between groups. Results There was no difference of hs-CRP and Fn levels between two groups at baseline. Beginning at 12 hrs after injury, levels of hs-CRP in VSD group were consistently and significantly higher than that in the control group (P < 0.05). The level of hs-CRP peaked at day 1 in the VSD group (43.81 ± 3.15 mg/L) compared with day 3 in the control group (70.84 ± 4.82 mg/L). Beginning from day 1, levels of Fn were significantly higher in the VSD group than that in the control group. Fn levels peaked at day 3 in both groups (161.53 ± 8.60 mg/L vs 109.83 ± 9.18 mg/L), but Fn level in the VSD group remained elevated after that and declined smoothly. Conclusions VSD technique is able to drain debris and exudates from surface wound, improve microcirculation and fibroblast proliferation, also decrease serum hs-CRP level while increasing Fn level, thereby attenuate inflammatory response, which in turn improves wound healing.