Clinical Effectiveness of a Newly Developed Collagen Substitute (InsureGraf®).
- Author:
Jin KIM
1
;
Jae Chul YOON
;
Young Min KIM
;
Hae Jun LIM
;
Dohern KIM
;
Jun HUR
;
Wook CHUN
;
Yong Suk CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Gang Dong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
InsureGraf®;
Artificial dermis;
Burn
- MeSH:
Burns;
Collagen*;
Dermis;
Humans;
Joints;
Skin;
Specialization;
Tissue Engineering;
Transplants;
Treatment Outcome*
- From:Journal of Korean Burn Society
2017;20(1):12-15
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Aim of this study was to assess effects of InsureGraf® (SK-Bioland Co., Korea), an artificial dermis developed by using tissue engineering technology in severe burn patients. METHODS: To examine the clinical effectiveness of InsureGraf®, we transplanted them in patients with severe burns. A total of 14 joint regions in 8 patients received InsureGraf® graft selectively from July to December, 2014. The graft results were determined after confirming the take rate of the transplanted skin graft on top of the InsureGraf®. Take rates were examined twice, at 7 and 14 days after grafting. Photographs of the skin grafts were evaluated individually by two burn surgeon specialists, and the mean values were recorded. RESULTS: The take rate was 99% after day 7 and 100% after day 14 respectively. CONCLUSION: InsureGraf® can be used successfully as an artificial dermis that allows one-stage operation in severe burn patients, exhibiting a successful early-stage graft take rate that is close to 100%.
