Cryopreserved cultured epithelial allografts for pediatric deep partial dermal burns: Early wound closure and suppression of scarring

Background: In deep partial thickness dermal burns (DDB) where greater than 50% of the dermis is lost, severe pain, scarring and contractures occur. Therefore, skin grafting may be required. In children, scar contracture occurs because scarred skin does not stretch with growth creating the need for...

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Main Authors: Hiroko Yanaga, Yukihiro Udoh, Misa Yamamoto, Satoko Yoshii, Seiichiro Mori, Toshihiko Yamauchi, Kensuke Kiyokawa, Mika Koga, Katsu Yanaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-06-01
Series:Regenerative Therapy
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352320417300068