PORCINE XENOGRAFT OR MICROBIAL CELLULOSE IN THE TREATMENT OF PARTIAL THICKNESS BURNS

PORCINE XENOGRAFT OR MICROBIAL CELLULOSE IN THE TREATMENT OF PARTIAL THICKNESS BURNS - A RANDOMISED CLINICAL TRIAL

The purpose of this study was to compare two wound dressing products for partial thickness burns in adults.

After being informed about the study, all patients that had given written informed consent underwent screening. If eligible study participants were randomized to be treated wih either the standard dressing of care; pigskin or a microbial cellulose. Dressing were applied within 72 hours after burn injury. Evaluation was done in an open manner due to the specific characteristics of the dressings. Study particpants were followed weekly until complete wound closure and after that evaluated at 6 and 12 months after injruy for burn scar outcome.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Study participants admitted within 72 hours of injury
• partial-thickness burns requiring a temporary skin cover
• written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe coexisting cutaneous trauma
• chronic or current skin disease,
• severe cognitive dysfunction or psychiatric disorder
• pregnant or breast feeding women were excluded.