title: Treatment of avulsion injuries with porcine skin xenografts.
abstract: Porcine skin functions efficiently in the treatment of avulsion injuries. It is used as a temporary biologic dressing to prepare sites of avulsions for optimal healing of flaps or autografts. It also contributes to the healing process by preventing desiccation of the wound and by enhancing re-epithelialization.
mesh_terms: D001684:Biological Dressings; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery*