Cellophane--a dressing for split-thickness skin graft donor sites

Burns. 1991 Jun;17(3):239-42. doi: 10.1016/0305-4179(91)90113-u.

Abstract

Cellophane paper has been used as a dressing for split-thickness skin graft donor sites in 251 patients between October 1985 and December 1989. Twelve donor sites in 10 patients were observed in detail to assess the usefulness of this material. The results of the study are presented and the merits and disadvantages of this dressing material have been discussed. In the opinion of the authors the cellophane paper dressing was found to be most satisfactory. It is also cheaper than the newly available dressing materials for the skin donor area.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Burns / surgery
  • Burns / therapy*
  • Cellophane
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Occlusive Dressings*
  • Postoperative Period
  • Skin Transplantation* / methods

Substances

  • Cellophane