Substitute Skin Wound Grafting
At LAS Health Services, we specialize in substitute skin wound grafting to treat a variety of skin injuries and conditions allowing for faster and less painful healing.
The grafts are covered by Medicare and other advantage plans. Insurance verification will be done prior to services provided. There is no out of pocket cost to patients.
Criteria for Treatment
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Chronic non-healing wounds greater than 30 days old that have failed treatment
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Wounds must be free of infection prior to graft application
Types of Treated Wounds
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Venous stasis ulcers
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Diabetic ulcers
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Pressure ulcers
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Chronic vascular ulcers
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Skin donor sites for grafts
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2nd degree burns
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Traumatic wounds - abrasions, lacerations, and skin tears
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Surgical wounds - Mohs procedures, wound dehiscence
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Partial and full-thickness wounds
Amniotic Tissue Grafts
A skin substitute product derived from the amniotic membrane of donated placentas from planned C-section births received through the Louisiana Organization for Transplant at a AATB-Accredited tissue bank. The Artacleanse process ensures all tissue is rigorously tested for safety and terminally sterilized, making the grafts safe for implantation which typically takes 24-48 hours.
Benefits:
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Easy Application: Grafts may be cut and are able to be stored at room temperature for up to 5 years from date of manufacturing
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Minimally Manipulated: Grafts retain full thickness of all the placental coverings
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Minimally Processed: No harsh chemicals are used during chemical washings prior to sterilization preserving the natural occurring collagen and glycosaminoglycan content
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Safe: Tissue acquired from donors are screened before and after giving birth and compliant with FDA regulations and AATB Standards
Collagen Grafts Benefits
A skin substitute product created from high purity Type I Collagen which is a reconstituted bioactive collagen sheet, free of immunogenic proteins, lipids, and elastin used to regenerate tissue and stimulate blood capillaries/granulation within 4-5 days.
Benefits:
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Cost Effective: Accelerated wound healing and minimal applications reduce treatment cost by over 40%
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Easy Application: Grafts may be cut, sutured or stapled
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Pain Control: Effectively reduces pain
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Various Sizes: Standard or customized sizes available
