LECZENIE RAN 2023; 20 (3)

A tissue bank is a highly specialised laboratory whose task is to obtain and process biological material according to established procedures and store and distribute allogenic tissue grafts to healthcare facilities. Tissue grafts find their application in regenerative medicine, such as treating extensive and deep burns and chronic wounds. This review discusses the role of tissue banks in accessing allogenic human skin grafts and the problem of demand and scarcity of allogenic human skin in Poland.