A Retrospective Study on the Use of Dermis Micrografts in Platelet-Rich Fibrin for the Resurfacing of Massive and Chronic Full-Thickness Burns
Table 2
Clinical outcomes.
Patient
Age
Case history
Graft take
Full wound closure
1
39
Assault with an unknown flammable substance, resulting in 45% TBSA full-thickness burn over the anterior torso and neck and inhalational injury (Figure 2(a))
97%
D/C 15 weeks post grafting
2
22
Full-thickness chemical assault burn with 25% TBSA. The clinical picture suggested a hydrochloride acid burn, and the areas involved were the chest, abdomen, multiple areas over the face, both arms, and both legs.
96%
D/C 9 weeks post grafting
3
43
Full-thickness poured petrol burn over both lower limb and feet with a 6.5% TBSA
98%
D/C 22 days post grafting
4
45
Full-thickness flame burn with 15% TBSA treated by a traditional healer. The burn involved the left flank, part of the chest, left arm, and forearm.
98%
D/C 39 days post grafting
5
33
Electrical burns with 15% TBSA on both arms and both legs. He had been found unconscious after the arc of electricity hit the ladder he was holding (±66000 V).
