Implantation of a heterologous dermo-epidermal skin substitute in a patient with deep dermal burn that enhances biomechanical and functional recovery: Case report

• Main Authors: M.C. Ornelas-Flores (Author), J. García-López (Author), Y. Melgarejo-Ramírez (Author), R. Sánchez-Sánchez (Author), G. Leyva-Gómez (Author), N. Zacaula-Juárez (Author), O. González-Mendoza (Author), H.A. Manzo-Castrejón (Author), F.E. Ferreira-Aparicio (Author), E. Márquez-Gutiérrez (Author), M.E. Martínez-Pardo (Author), M.C. Velasquillo-Martínez (Author), J.C. Ibarra-Ponce de León (Author), A.M. Brena-Molina (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In Mexico, burns are considered a public health problem; approximately 93% of all burned patients are treated at public hospitals. For patients undergoing extensive burns, prompt skin coverage avoids potential complications, is life-saving, and is the key for acceptable functional and aesthetic resu...