Human Amniotic Membrane: Basic Science And Clinical Application

Nazly Hilmy (Curatore)

Norimah Yusof (Curatore)

World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 2017

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.

• Curatore: Nazly Hilmy, Norimah Yusof
• Editore: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
• Anno: 2017
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 380 p.
• EAN: 9789813226340

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