Skin homografting

This operation provides emergency treatment for deep skin burns. Learn more about this type of graft, its purpose, and the signs to watch for after the operation.

Treatments and surgical operations , Burn Centre

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Traitements et opérations

Skin autografting

This operation is done to treat deep skin burns. Learn more about this type of graft and what to do afterwards to improve the chances of succes…

Traitements et opérations

Emergency procedures for severe burns - Escharotomy and fasciotomy

In the case of deep skin burns, it’s sometimes necessary to act quickly to avoid further problems. This fact sheet provides information on two …

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Skin autografting

Emergency procedures for severe burns - Escharotomy and fasciotomy