ArticleWorld journal of plastic surgery2020
Comparison of Modified Meek Technique with Standard Mesh Method in Patients with Third Degree Burns.
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- Systematic review and meta-analysis of the use of micrografting technology in humans.The Journal of international medical research · 2025Pooled it
- Wound and Short-Term Scar Outcomes of Meek Micrografting Versus Mesh Grafting: An Intra-Patient Randomized Controlled Trial.European burn journal · 2025Article
- Safety and effectiveness of micropigmentation skin grafting using the Meek method.International journal of burns and trauma · 2024Review
- Fragmented Dermo-Epidermal Units (FdeU) as an Emerging Strategy to Improve Wound Healing Process: An In Vitro Evaluation and a Pilot Clinical Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Meek Micro-Skin Grafting and Acellular Dermal Matrix in Pediatric Patients: A Novel Approach to Massive Extravasation Injury.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Expansion of fibroblast cell sheets using a modified MEEK micrografting technique for wound healing applications.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Underestimated Craniomaxillofacial Fractures Due to Firework.World journal of plastic surgery · 2021Article
- Historical Evolution of Skin Grafting-A Journey through Time.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundCovering burn wounds, especially high surface area burns has been always a challenge for surgeons. The Meek technique has been introduced to increase the covering area. There is paucity of clinical trials comparing the Meek technique and mesh in the same individuals to assess it efficacy.
methodsIn a case-control study, 20 patients with grade III burns who underwent the Meek technique and mesh in different areas/limbs were enrolled. Expansion rate, re-epithelization, operation time, wound infection, graft failure, etc. were compared between the two groups.
resultsAmong patients, 18 were males and 2 were females. The mean of total body surface area (TBSA) was 36.9±16.6%. Mean time of re-epithelialization in the Meek group was 2.8±2.5 months and in the mesh group was 5.0±2.1 months (
conclusionMeek technique provided higher surface area coverage in comparison to mesh; in addition to faster re-epithelization. Therefore, it is recommended to consider the Meek technique as a routine procedure, especially those with high surface area burns.
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