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01-01-2024 | Skin Graft | REVIEW
The efficacy of Nile tilapia skin xenograft for treating superficial partial-thickness burn versus the standard of care: a meta-analysis of published trials
Authors:
Shirin Cadri, Amr Elrosasy, Aya Mustafa Al Mawla, Khaled Albakri, Omar Ahmed Abdelwahab, Ahmed Soliman, Belal Jaradat, Nivin Cadri, Yasmeen Jamal Alabdallat, Ahmed Negida
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Archives of Dermatological Research
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Issue 1/2024
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Excerpt
Burn injuries contribute to a significant global burden, with 180,000 deaths annually reported by the World Health Organization [
1]. The economic burden of burn treatment is particularly challenging in low-resource settings, as severe burns can lead to complications and decreased quality of life. Tilapia fish skin offers a cost-effective solution for wound dressings, as it is inexpensive and readily available [
2]. Hospital length of stay, operative costs, dressings, and staffing significantly impact the healing process. The lack of substantial evidence on the efficacy of Nile tilapia fish skin grafts for partial-thickness burns prompted this meta-analysis to evaluate its effectiveness. …
