Use of the Meek Micrografting Technique for Coverage of Extensive Burns: A Case Report.

Autores de IIS La Fe

• Alberto Sanchez Garcia

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• Mª Nieves Vanaclocha Saiz

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• Elena García Vilariño

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• Enrique Salmerón González

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• Andrea Vicente Pardo

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• María Dolores Pérez Del Caz

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Grupos

• Dermatología y Regeneración Tisular

Abstract

Traditional mechanical meshing methods have generally been the first-choice treatment of patients with extensive burns (20% total body surface area). The limited availability of donor areas has sparked the development of resources such as the Meek micrografting technique. We present the case of a 43-year-old male patient with an 85% total body surface area third-degree flame burn. After the initial stabilization, there was a need for rapid and effective coverage of as much burned surface as possible. Thus, Meek micrografting was chosen. Its results in this patient are presented and discussed. The Meek technique is a useful method of skin expansion. It is indicated in patients with extensive burns, where donor areas are limited. The high rates of graft take and quality of the coverage attained make this technique appealing, albeit at a greater economic cost than with traditional mechanical meshing methods.