[Autologous epithelium transplantation using cultured keratinocytes. History and current role in burn treatment]

P Itin; M R Pittelkow

[Autologous epithelium transplantation using cultured keratinocytes. History and current role in burn treatment]

Helv Chir Acta. 1990 Nov;57(3):519-28.

[Article in German]

Authors

P Itin¹, M R Pittelkow

Affiliation

¹ Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.

PMID: 2269641

Abstract

The history and practical aspects of skin replacement by cultured autologous epidermal cells is discussed. We present the technical methods of keratinocyte culture and grafting as well as the clinical applications especially in burn patients.

Publication types

English Abstract
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Burns / surgery*
Culture Techniques*
Epithelium
Humans
Keratinocytes / physiology*
Skin Transplantation*
Transplantation, Autologous / methods