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Human Amniotic Membrane: Basic Science and Clinical Application


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    Chapter 1: IAEA Programmes in Tissue Banking in Asia-Pacific Region (5,359 KB)

    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.

ISBN: 9789813226340
Cover Type: Hardcover
Page Count: 380
Year Published: 2017
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