Rome - New systems for autologous skin grafts in less than
an hour make it possible to heal difficult-to-cure wounds faster
and better. "It's a revolutionary innovation in the field of
plastic surgery and for the healing of complex chronic wounds,
particularly for those that do not tend to heal by themselves,"
said Laura Piccinini, the president of Acelity, a company
specializing in wound care and regenerative medicine. "The
classic examples are diabetic or vascular ulcers," she added on
the margins of the Make Better Summit conference taking place in
Rome.
Technically known as 'autologous epidermal grafting' the
technology makes it easier to remove a section of patient's skin
to then use in the graft, Piccinini explained.
The current procedures commonly used for the skin grafts
involve the removal of a dermal layer from a healthy part of the
patient's body to cover an open wound.
However, that can create a second painful wound that might
lead to infection and may create scars.
Instead, the new technology involving negative pressure,
light and heat gently removes minimal flesh and promotes
healing, said Piccinini.
"The latest technology developed...is less invasive," she
said.
"It reduces both pain at the time and the scars later," she
added.
"It can also be repeated over time, if necessary...so the
procedure is faster and, at the same time, less traumatic for
the patient," said Piccinini.
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