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ArticleContemporary clinical trials communications2023

Human amniotic membranes as an allogenic biological dressing for the treatment of burn wounds: Protocol for a randomized-controlled study.

Pablo Pfister, Pedro David Wendel-Garcia, Isabelle Meneau, Mauro Vasella, Jennifer Ashley Watson, Philipp Bühler, Daniel Rittirsch, Nicole Lindenblatt, Bong-Sung Kim

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Article in Contemporary clinical trials communications, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Pablo PfisterDepartment of Intensive Care, Burn Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Pedro David Wendel-GarciaDepartment of Intensive Care, Burn Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Isabelle MeneauDepartment of Ophtalmology, Eye Bank Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Mauro VasellaDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Burn Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Jennifer Ashley WatsonDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Burn Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Philipp BühlerDepartment of Intensive Care, Burn Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Daniel RittirschDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Burn Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Nicole LindenblattDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Burn Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Bong-Sung KimDepartment of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Burn Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
University Hospital of Zurich · CHKantonsspital Winterthur · CH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Burn wounds pose significant challenges in medical treatment due to their devastating nature and resource-intensive requirements. Temporary coverage of burn wounds using synthetic or biological dressings allows for reepithelization before definitive skin grafting. Allogenic skin grafts have been widely used but come with drawbacks such as rejection and disease transmission. The use of amniotic membranes (AMs) offers a promising alternative for temporary coverage, as they possess biological properties that promote faster healing and improved scar quality. The various components of the amniotic membrane, including pluripotent stem cells, extracellular matrix proteins, and regenerative factors, contribute to cell growth, migration, and differentiation, as well as preservation of the original epithelial phenotype. Objective: Reliable information on the treatment of burn wounds with AM is needed. The knowledge gained in this project may help to include this advantageous modern concept of biological dressings in clinical practice. The purpose of this study is to use human amniotic membranes from our in hospital laboratory, as an allogenic biological dressing after enzymatic debridement in superficial partial thickness, deep partial thickness or full thickness burn wounds. Methods: We will include 30 patients in a randomized-controlled trial with each patient receiving the study intervention and the control intervention. Two 7 × 7 cm burn wound areas will be compared regarding percentage of skin graft take, healing time, healing percentage value and total healing time. Human amniotic membranes will be compared to allogenic skin grafts.

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Amniotic membranesBurnsBurn woundsSkin graftWound healing

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PMID37753391
PMCPMC10518583
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