full-thickness

(ful′thik′nĕss)

Pert. to a burn, flap, or graft consisting of the epidermis and the entire depth of the dermis.

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If a full-thickness loss of eyelid tissue leads to lagophthalmos and corneal exposure, aggressive lubrication with antibiotic ointments is instituted or a temporary tarsorrhaphy placed until definitive repair can be accomplished.

STUDY OF CLINICAL OUTCOME OF TENZEL FLAP IN UPPER EYELID RECONSTRUCTION

Partial thickness rotator cuff tears do not heal spontaneously and have a high propensity to increase in size and/or develop into full-thickness lesions, said Theodore F.

BIOINDUCTIVE IMPLANT PROMOTES ROTATOR CUFF HEALING

CareFirst announced yesterday in a medical policy bulletin that autologous chondrocyte implantation for the treatment of full-thickness articular cartilage defects of the knee as a result of acute or repetitive trauma is considered medically necessary when certain conditions are met.

Vericel higher after CareFirst deems ACI medically necessary

Full thickness Size (horizontal Full-thickness foveal

Use of OCT in the diagnosis of macular Disease: This article provides a classification of macular disease based upon anatomical features and presents a series of case studies to illustrate the clinical features in a range of pathologies

The microautografts can help heal both acute and chronic wounds, including full-thickness wounds from trauma, some burn wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, and venous ulcers, according to the manufacturer's website.

New autografting techniques could advance wound healing

EpiFix is reportedly medically necessary for treatment of partial and full-thickness neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) that are greater than six weeks in duration with no capsule, tendon or bone exposed, when used in conjunction with standard diabetic ulcer care.

MiMedx announces Aetna coverage for EpiFix

With the development of endoscopic technology, the more endoscopic resection techniques have been proven to be feasible for tumors originating from muscularis propria, such as endoscopic full-thickness resection and the over-the-scope clipping device system (OTSC).

Over-the-scope Clip System for Wound Closure after Endoscopic Resection of an Esophageal Submucosal Tumor: A Case Report

Surgeons should ensure adequate vaginal margins (greater than 1 cm) with full-thickness cuff closures while avoiding excessive electrocautery.

Preventing and managing vaginal cuff dehiscence

Full-thickness and partial-thickness supraspinatus tendon tears: value of US signs in diagnosis.

Physician training: ultrasound and accuracy of diagnosis in rotator cuff tears

Fluorescein dye retention is diagnostic of full-thickness epithelial defect or corneal ulcer, these corneal ulcers

Therapeutic Management of Corneal Ulcer - A Report of 2 Horses

Acceptable clinical results have been reported for intra-oral transplantation of full-thickness engineered oral mucosa (6, 7).

Tissue engineered oral mucosa: is it a hype of hope!

Herein, we report unexpected spontaneous closure of a full-thickness idiopathic macular hole that occurred after a failed vitrectomy surgery.