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Human Amniotic Membrane: Basic Science And Clinical Application (Hardcover)
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Human Amniotic Membrane: Basic Science And Clinical Application (Hardcover)
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This book is a comprehensive guide for all tissue bank operators to
screen, procure and process amniotic membrane for clinical
application.The amnion comes close to being the ideal biological
membrane or dressing - readily available, inexpensive to procure
and process. Its basic science is discussed in detail - anatomy,
biological and biomechanical properties.It can be procured from the
placenta in normal vaginal deliveries and from Caesarean Sections.
Processing is by freeze-drying or by air-drying process with
sterilisation using gamma irradiation.The product has low
antigenicity, has anti-microbial properties with ability to enhance
epithelisation with marked relief of pain. It is useful as a
dressing for wounds - flap wounds, burn wounds, injury wounds,
diabetic ulcers, leprous ulcers and post-surgery wounds and
post-radiation wounds. It is also used as a biological scaffold for
cells in tissue engineering. Its ophthalmic applications include
treatment of corneal ulcers and conjunctival tumours. Oral uses
include gingiva depigmentation and periodontal regeneration.
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