Reepithelialization of Skin Graft Donor Sites
Conditions
Brief summary
The almost single disadvantage of conventional polyurethane film dressings, an uncontrolled leakage, is probably as often described as its numerous advantages for split-thickness skin graft (STSG) donor sites. This shortcoming can be overcome by perforating the polyurethane dressing (MPD), which permits a controlled leakage into a secondary absorbent dressing. The study was conducted to compare the MPD-system and Aquacel® (ConvaTec), a hydrofiber wound dressing, which also seems to fulfill all criteria of an ideal donor site dressing.
Interventions
DEVICEmodified polyurethane film dressing (OpSite, Smith&Nephew, London, UK)
DEVICEAquacel® (ConvaTec, Skillman, NJ, USA), sodium carboxy-methylcellulose hydrocolloid polymer dressing
Sponsors
Klinik Bogenhausen
Study design
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* skin graft donor site anterolateral thigh * men and women \> 18 years
Exclusion criteria
* informed consent missing * repeated skin graft take or prior injury at the observed site * Subject unlikely to comply with protocol, e.g., uncooperative attitude, inability to return for follow-up visits, and unlikelihood of completing the study * History of hypersensitivity to the investigational products
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| reepithelialization rate | 10th day postoperative |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| pain, scar formation, complications (e.g. infection), costs | pain until and during dressing removal, scar formation 60 days following surgery |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed