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Burn Surgery Glossary

100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

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tissue expander

Advanced Technical IVT

Inflatable device placed under healthy skin to create additional tissue for burn reconstruction.

15 Sep 2026
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VAC therapy

Intermediate Technical IVT

Vacuum-assisted closure system that promotes wound healing through controlled negative pressure.

negative pressure wound therapy NPWT
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wound excision

Intermediate Technical IVT

Surgical removal of burned and necrotic tissue to prepare the wound bed for healing or grafting procedures.

burn excision surgical debridement
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xenograft

Intermediate Technical IVT

Temporary burn wound covering using tissue from another species, typically porcine skin.

heterograft porcine graft
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Z-plasty

Professional Technical IVT

Surgical technique using Z-shaped incisions to lengthen contracted scar tissue.

Z-plasty reconstruction Z-flap
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Glossary Stats
Total terms 100
IVT eligible 99
Verified 0
intermediate 50
advanced 33
professional 17
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