[Imaging of bacteria in burn wounds treated with split-thicknessgrafts in MEEK/MESH technique: a pilot study with first experiences in clinical wound evaluation with autofluorescence].

CONCLUSION: The representation of the fluorescence exciter load shows high concentrations of pathogens both in the MEEK silk layer as well as in foam linkers. Overall split-thickness grafts according to the MEEK technique showed a higher healing rate compared to MESH technique. Screening of burns wounds with autofluorescence imaging can be helpful for an additive wound assessment. Split-thickness graft covers should be applied only for a minimum time period required to ensure stable grafting. PMID: 30754065 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie - February 13, 2019 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir Source Type: research