[The role of tissue lymphocytes in the healing of suppurative wounds in the maxillofacial area].

The authors have followed up the time course of lymphocytes during healing of postoperative wounds of the face and neck. Three waves of lymphocyte activation and proliferation were distinguished. The first wave preceded the macrophagal stage of an inflammatory reaction, the second the fibroblastic regeneration phase, and the third anticipated wound epithelialization.