Efficacy of human amniotic membranes for covering surgical wounds

  • Mauricio Pontillo Universidad de la República, Facultad de Medicina, Hospital Maciel, Clínica Quirúrgica 3. Departamento Básico de Cirugía. Asistente
  • Daniel González González Universidad de la República, Facultad de Medicina, Hospital Maciel, Clínica Quirúrgica 3. Prof. Adj
  • Luis Ruso Universidad de la República, Facultad de Medicina, Hospital Maciel, Clínica Quirúrgica 3. Profesor Director
Keywords: AMNION, WOUND HEALING

Abstract

Introduction: fetal amnions were firstly used almost one hundred years ago. Since then, human amniotic membrane (HAM) implants have been used in different medical specialties, such as cosmetic surgery, digestive surgery, traumatology and gynecology.
Objectives: the main objective of the study is to demonstrate the efficacy of human amnions for covering surgical surfaces.
Method: observational, retrospective study of ten cases where glyceroled amniotic membranes were used for covering surgical wounds.
Results: in seven cases amnion implants were used for covering laparostomic wounds, in one case in bloody surfaces, and in all cases tissue regeneration and reepitelization.
Conclusions: we may conclude using human amniotic membranes is a valid option for covering bloody surfaces.

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Published
2013-03-31
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Pontillo M, González González D, Ruso L. Efficacy of human amniotic membranes for covering surgical wounds. Rev. Méd. Urug. [Internet]. 2013Mar.31 [cited 2024Dec.18];29(1):12-5. Available from: https://www2.rmu.org.uy/ojsrmu311/index.php/rmu/article/view/294
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Vol 29 No 1 (2013): Revista Médica del Uruguay
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