Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3106400 | Burns | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) is life-threatening dermatological disease characterized by extensive destruction of the epidermis is associated with a 25–60 % mortality rate in adults. We presented one patient with TEN with 86% skin slough treated successfully using AQUACEL® Ag exclusively. All of the wounds were healed completely 8 days after onset of TEN. AQUACEL® Ag is an efficient and cost-effective adjunct in the treatment of TEN.
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Authors
Shu-Hung Huang, Sheng-Hua Wu, I-Feng Sun, Su-Shin Lee, Cheng-Sheng Lai, Sin-Daw Lin, Tsai-Ming Lin,