Woundbiotech:
Bioengineered Skin
Courtesy of
Dr. Anna Falabella
University of Miami
Epidermolysis Bullosa
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01.EB wound over the knee of a child
02.Complete closure 3 weeks later
03.EB wound present for a year
04.Healed wounds 1 month after Graftskin application
05.EB wound on the lateral aspect of the ankle in an adult patient
06.Graftskin application
07.Silicone-based dressing
08.Additional non-adherent dressing
09.EB wound of the axilla present for two years
10.Fibrinous tissue being removed prior to Graftskin application
11.Perforated Graftskin being applied to the EB wound
12.EB wound completely covered with perforated graftskin
13.Borders of Graftskin kept in place with Steri-Strips.No sutures used
14.Vasoline-impregnated gauze used as primary dressing
15.Non-adherent gauze used as secondary dressing
16.A net bandage was critical in keeping all dressings in place
17.Vasoline-impregnated gauze used as primary dressing after Graftskin application
18.An adherent foam dressing was critical in keeping primary dressing in place
19.EB wound of elbow treated with Graftskin and covered with vasoline gauze and an adherent foam dressing
20.A non-elastic wrap used to keep dressing in place
21.A "stockinette" type bandage completes the process and secures the dressings
