Biologic wound coverings in burn treatment.
A review of biologic wound coverings currently in use is presented. These include homografts, xenografts, embryonic membranes, and tissue derivatives. The indications, advantages, and disadvantages of such materials are discussed. Finally, future research directions are suggested.
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
D000818:Animals; D001684:Biological Dressings; D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery*; D002102:Cadaver; D006801:Humans; D016038:Skin Transplantation