[Meshed graft fixation with synthetic glue (Nobecutan) in pediatrics]. / Fijación de injertos mallados con adhesivo sintético (Nobecutan) en pediatría.

ABSTRACT

Burns in children carry many age-related problems. Maintenance of immobility and cleanness of absorbent dressings are very difficult, especially in infancy and large wounds. These problems are very important when meshed skin grafts are used. Graft survival is disturbed by patient movements and septic colonization, especially in the early postoperative period. Over a two years period we have been applying Nobecutan as meshed skin graft fixation procedure, antiseptic and protecting wound coat. The use of Nobecutan is a time-saving technique. No sutures nor staples are employed, which is very important when working with burned children. No local adverse effects, nor prolongation of wound healing had been observed.