1. Biologic dressing in burns.
- Author
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Lineen E and Namias N
- Subjects
- Biocompatible Materials classification, Humans, Biocompatible Materials administration & dosage, Biological Dressings classification, Burns therapy, Occlusive Dressings classification, Skin, Artificial classification
- Abstract
Advances in cellular biology and knowledge in wound healing and growth factors have given us a wide variety of choices to attack the problem of the complex burn wound. Split-thickness skin grafting with autograft is at present the standard of care. It, however, is not an ideal substitute and frequently is not available for full-burn coverage. This article will review honey, human amnion, xenograft, allograft, cultured epithelial autograft, and various engineered commercial products for use in the biologic treatment of burn wounds.
- Published
- 2008
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