PHYSIOLOGY
GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
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skin from an uninjured region of the patient’s body
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skin from a skin bank
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a skin substitute, such as an artificial membrane
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skin from a person other then the patient
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Detailed explanation-1: -Most commonly, STSG autografts are taken from the lateral thigh, as well as trunk, as these sites are both aesthetically hidden, as well as easy to harvest from due to their broad surfaces.
Detailed explanation-2: -Skin transplanted from one location to another on the same individual is termed an autogenous graft, or autograft. Autografts consist of the entire epidermis and a dermal component of variable thickness.
Detailed explanation-3: -Skin autografting is a form of reconstructive surgery that involves the transfer of skin from a healthy donor site to a recipient site in a need of repair on the same person. It has been widely used as a treatment strategy to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from burn damage, trauma, or cancer (1).
Detailed explanation-4: -Autograft is skin taken from the person burned, which is used to cover wounds permanently. Because the skin is a major organ in the body, an autograft is essentially an organ transplant. Autograft is surgically removed using a dermatome (a tool with a sharp razor blade).