What is an allograft?

55 -year-old man2 years ago

A friend of mine told me that she had surgery for a humerus fracture with an allograft.

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Hello, thank you for your question!

It simply means that during the procedure, your friend received cells or parts of organs from a donor, i.e. from another person.

Sincerely

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

55 -year-old man · 2 years ago

Thank you

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

We'd love to!

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