Long-term patient-reported outcomes in pediatric partial-thickness burns using Epiprotect® and Biobrane® a retrospective comparative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Larger pediatric partial-thickness (PT) burns are typically managed with debridement and a skin substitute. Epiprotect® has shown comparable acute surgical outcomes and lower infection rates than Biobrane®, but data on long-term outcomes remain limited.

Purpose

To compare long-term patient-reported outcomes between Biobrane® and Epiprotect® in pediatric PT burns using the Brisbane Burn Scar Impact Profile (BBSIP).

Methods

We included all pediatric patients (<18 years) treated with Biobrane® or Epiprotect® for PT burns at our center between February 2018 and July 2023 who completed the BBSIP survey >12 months after injury. Total BBSIP scores were analyzed using Wilcoxon rank-sum tests and a negative binomial regression, adjusting for total body surface area

SUBMITTER: Hartrick OJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12686885 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature