Friday, January 29, 2010

Autograft Transplantation

Autograft transplantation is a type of organ transplantation which is widely practiced today. It is different to other types in the way that here, the donor and recipient is the same person. It is the best of means to enhance regeneration processes. As there is no need to look for the donor alive or dead, the process is performed in much lesser time than other transplantation processes. But before going for that there are certain conditions that the person should be able to pass through. The doctor performs it with due care and attention. The finesse with which he needs to perform the surgery requires lot of study and research of the subject.

The most common autograft transplantation that is performed using this technique is skin grafting which comes as an option for combating skin damages occurred due to severe burns, decomposition, allergic damage and accidental injuries. The loss of skin should be treated fast as skin saves from a number of foreign invasions. The process involves careful attainment of skin from other healthy part of the body and its application of the damaged part. This technique is followed in many cosmetic surgery cases, as well. Till date, skin grafting cases have been quite successful.

Not every autograft transplantation process is performed for emergency cases. There can be many other purposes also. This is done also done for storage reasons. The stored tissues can then be used when needed. Every year, the process is performed in great numbers, in almost all the countries. There are minimum complications expected out of it as there are no issues like body’s immune response or availability of the donor. Therefore there are absolutely no chances of rejection in any case. The recovery of the transplanted area also happens fast. In very less time, the person may start leading a normal and healthy life.

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