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- Title
Biodegradable Temporising Matrix- a paediatric case series.
- Authors
Storey, Kristen; Kimble, Roy
- Abstract
Objectives: Artificial dermal templates have changed the way acute and reconstructive burns and complex wounds are treated. Biodegradable Temporising Matrix (BTM) is a completely synthetic version that assists with dermal regeneration while temporarily closing a wound [1]. Our aim for this study was to collate a large case series of paediatric patients requiring application of BTM to improve wound healing and overall patient outcome. Methods: A prospective database conducted at the Queensland Children's Hospital identified all patients where BTM was applied. Patient demographics, mechanism of injury, reason for application of BTM, scar management requirements post application and overall cosmetic and functional outcome for patients were collated. Results: A total of 58 children were found throughout the Surgical Division. Wounds consisted of acute burn injuries, electrical injuries, friction injuries, reconstructive scar cases, vascular anomaly patients, degloving injuries, fasciotomies and necrotising infective conditions. Complications such as infection, BTM non-adherence and graft loss were low. Conclusions: BTM is an appropriate option for treating deep, full thickness burns and complex wounds. Through our experience over the past four years, we have identified key aspects to improve BTM integration and skin graft take to improve patient outcomes.
- Subjects
NEW South Wales; WOUND healing; SKIN grafting; ARTIFICIAL skin; CONFERENCES &; conventions; BIODEGRADABLE materials
- Publication
Wound Practice & Research, 2022, Vol 30, Issue 4, p244
- ISSN
1837-6304
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.33235/wpr.30.4.228-245