Moscow Scientific Institute of Pediatrics and Children Surgery Moscow Children Hospital Named by G.N.Speransky Moscow Russia

1. APPLICATION OF SUPRATHEL® IN TREATMENT OF
CHILDREN WITH DEEP BURNS
Moscow Scientific Institute of Pediatrics and Children Surgery
Moscow Children Hospital Named by G.N.Speransky
Moscow
Russia

2. SUPRATHEL®-the second skin
In burn surgery, a polylactide-
based temporary substitute,
Suprathel (PolyMedics
Innovations GmbH, Denkendorf,
Germany), has become available.
This material is a cellular,
biodegradable, synthetic
copolymer for temporary wound
coverage. Its exact mechanism of
action is still unknown, but a
potential to support wound
healing and reepithelialization is
attributed.
SUPRATHEL®
Wound Surface
O2 H2OBacterial
agents

3. The results of the histological
investigations
• Absence of inflammatory
reaction
• High vascularisated
granulation tissue with high
capillary activity
• Increase in the intercellular
matrix
• Increase epithelization and
the construction of the base
layer
Burn wound II degree: biopsy after 14 days
following use of SUPRATHEL ®

4. A girl 2 years old.
Ds: Burn III degree (scald) S=5% TBSA
Burn wounds S=5% TBSA Tangential excision with grafting (3d day after burn)
Application of Suprathel® on grafts
mesured 1:4
9th day after surgery

5. A girl 1 year old.
Ds: Burn III degree (scald) S=4% TBSA
Burn wounds S=5% TBSA Tangential excision with grafting (4th day after
burn)
10th day after surgery

6. A boy 3 years old.
Ds: Burn III degree (scald) S=2% TBSA
Burn wounds S=5% TBSA Tangential excision with grafting (4th day after burn)
Application of Suprathel® on grafts
mesured 1:4
10th day after surgery

7. Advantages of the use of SUPRATHEL®
• Significant pain relief
The need for significantly smaller quantities of analgetics
A significant reduction in the number of shifts bandages under
anesthesia
• Faster healing process
Takes less time between the use of donor sites of the split of skin grafts
• Easy to use
Single application
Elasticity, can be used in organisms of different forms of
Transparent after the application on the wound
• Absence of residual risks
Synthetic biologically compatible, biodegradable
Minimal risk of wound infections, does not cause allergic reactions
• Good cosmetic results

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