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Health Concerns Associated with Rejected Skin Grafts

A patient suffering from a burn or severe trauma may lose a significant amount of skin tissue. These injuries can leave these individuals open to bacterial growth in the open wounds or dead tissue. To speed up the healing process and reduce the chances of an infection, many patients receive skin grafts. These patches of skin tissue provide the wound the protection of a new layer of flesh. However, there are some complications that can occur with skin grafts.

If you have suffered adverse health effects because of a medical mistake involving a skin grafting procedure, you may be entitled to financial compensation. To discuss your potential case with an experienced lawyer, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529.

Complications with Skin Grafts

When a patient receives a skin graft, physicians need to monitor the development of the graft closely. In many cases, a skin graft may be rejected by the body’s immune system. As a result, the body does not give the graft the necessary nutrients to grow. This can lead to some of the following problems:

  • An infection from a dead graft
  • An infection from residual bacteria left after multiple failed grafts
  • A hospital-acquired infection from the open wound

It is important that physicians carefully check for possible developments that could lead to an infection. This can minimize the likelihood that a patient will suffer from dangerous infections.

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The New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., believe in standing by injured patients in their time of need. To learn more about our services and how we can help you if a physician’s negligent oversight of a skin graft treatment has caused you suffering, contact us at 800-346-5529.