Autograft
Autograft
Autograft (pronounced: /ˈɔːtoʊˌɡræft/) is a medical procedure where grafts are taken from one area of the patient's body and transplanted to another area of the same body.
Etymology
The term "autograft" is derived from the Greek words "auto" meaning self, and "graft" meaning to implant or transplant.
Procedure
In an Autograft procedure, healthy tissue is taken from one area of the patient's body, often the skin, bone, or blood vessels, and transplanted to another area where such tissue is damaged or missing. This procedure is often used in burn treatments, coronary artery bypass surgeries, and bone grafting.
Advantages and Disadvantages
The main advantage of an autograft is that it eliminates the risk of immune response or transplant rejection because the graft is derived from the patient's own body. However, the procedure may have disadvantages such as the potential for additional surgical sites, increased operation time, and the limited availability of graft material.
Related Terms
- Allograft - A graft from a donor of the same species as the recipient but not genetically identical.
- Xenograft - A graft taken from a donor of a different species from the recipient.
- Isograft - A graft donated by an identical twin.
- Synthetic graft - A graft made from synthetic materials.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Autograft
- Wikipedia's article - Autograft
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