Dr Greenwood took skin from the man's skull, which he used to cultivate artificial skin to save the man's life. It is the first time in history that this procedure, known as Composite Cultured Skin treatment, was performed.
Australian doctor who helped at the fires at Mati saves the life of a man in Adelaide
Burn patient and survivor Glenn Ogg (centre) poses with Dr John Greenwood (right) at the Royal Adelaide Hospital Source: AAP
During the fires at Mati, Greece, doctor John Greenwood flew to Greece to provide his expertise. Now, he has saved the life of another fire victim, in Adelaide.
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