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doctor told me skin grafting is very expensive why
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What may be required if epithelial cell migration cannot cover a wound?
skin grafts
Are 3rd degree burns curable?
It depends on the severity. Seek professional medical treatment right away. Do not remove the burned clothing. Do not apply water, gels, or ointments. Do not apply a bandage. They may require skin grafts and other surgeries.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of artificial skin?
Advantages to artficial skin: a) it looks real b) it can help people to lead normal lives that have had serious skin trauma Disadvantages to artificial skin: a) it can be quite expensive b) your skin may develop allergies to something artificial Hope this helps
Why are skin cells grown artificially?
Artificial skin is a synthetic covering grown in laboratories with two layers used experimentally to treat burn victims. Artificial skin works by removing burn-damaged skin, and then surgeons blanket a wound with a covering, and then apply a skin graft on top of this bio-material to encourage the growth of new skin to close the wound.
What is the medical term meaning fusion of two or more vertebrae in the spine using bone grafts or metal rods?
Spinal fusion
Who would need a skin transplant?
Burn patients may require skin grafts. Some accident victims may also need skin grafts. Patients with ulcerations may need skin grafts.
What is skin trafficking?
When people are killed and their skin is used for skin grafts.
What does cm2 mean in reference to skin grafts?
cm2 in reference to skin grafts means square centimeters; it's a measure of area.
The use of artificial skin has reduced the number of skin grafts for burn victims?
True
Can you transplant your own tissue?
Skin Grafts are commonly done.
What can be done for vitiligo?
Ultraviolet light, corticosteroids, or skin grafts
Why is artificial skin bad?
Because it may reduce a need for grafts!
What are the examples of grafting?
A graft refers to something transplanted surgically. Examples of grafts include skin grafts, limb grafts, and even heart grafting, with doctors transplanting pig arteries into a living person's heart.
What happens if you don't have a skin graft?
Many people don't have skin grafts, so you'd be fine.
How can skin be replaced after a third degree burn?
Skin can be grown back. They may require skin grafts and other surgeries if they are very severe.
What may be required if epithelial cell migration cannot cover a wound?
skin grafts
What is the function of the pigs skin?
A pig's skin keeps its internal organs intact and protected. Pig skin can also be used in medical situations where human skin grafts are necessary.
