Initial Experience Combining Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Autologous Skin Cell Suspension and Meshed Autografts

3Citations
Citations of this article
20Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.

This article is free to access.

Abstract

The success of autologous split-thickness skin grafts (STSGs) in the treatment of full-thickness burns is often dependent on the dressing used to secure it. Tie-over bolsters have been used traditionally; however, they can be uncomfortable for patients and preclude grafting large areas in one definitive operation. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is used as an alternative to bolster dressings and may afford additional wound healing benefits. In our center, NPWT has become the dressing of choice for securing STSGs. While the RECELL® system is being used in conjunction with STSGs, it is currently unknown whether autologous skin cell suspensions (ASCS) can be used with NPWT. This report is a retrospective chart review of nine patients treated in this manner. All wounds were almost completely re-epithelialized within 14 days, and their healing was as expected. Wound healing trajectories are shown. There were no significant complications in these patients. This dressing technique can be considered as an option when using ASCS and widely meshed STSG.

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Carney, B. C., Johnson, L. S., Shupp, J. W., & Travis, T. E. (2021, July 1). Initial Experience Combining Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Autologous Skin Cell Suspension and Meshed Autografts. Journal of Burn Care and Research. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/jbcr/irab075

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free