A Risk-Benefit Review of Currently Used Dermal Substitutes for Burn Wounds

Authors

David M. Hill, Regional One Health
William L. Hickerson, Access Pro Medical
Jeffrey E. Carter, LSU Health Sciences Center - New OrleansFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2-2023

Publication Title

Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association

Abstract

While split-thickness autologous skin grafts remain the most common method of definitive burn wound closure, dermal substitutes have emerged as an attractive option. There are many advantages of utilizing a dermal substitute, notably reducing the need for donor tissue and subsequent iatrogenic creation of a secondary wound. However, there are disadvantages with each that most be weighed and factored into the decision. And most come at a high initial financial cost. There is little comparative literature of the various available and emerging products. This analysis was performed to objectively present risks and benefits of each option.

First Page

S26

Last Page

S32

PubMed ID

36567472

Volume

44

Issue

1

Recommended Citation

Hill, David M.; Hickerson, William L.; and Carter, Jeffrey E., "A Risk-Benefit Review of Currently Used Dermal Substitutes for Burn Wounds" (2023). School of Medicine Faculty Publications. 421.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/som_facpubs/421