Plasmax™: Skin/Face
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Bizzacchi JM, Bueno MA, Julio GL, Athayde Cardosa LA. Use of autologous fibrin glue in facial reconstruction by total skin graft. Ann Chir Plast Esthet 1994;39(1):125-127.
NOTE: Article is in French.
Abstract: “Fibrin glue of human origin was used in 12 patients following excision of facial skin tumors and reconstruction skin graft. Positive results were achieved in all cases with good by full-thickness healing, reduction of operating time and good aesthetic results.”
Saltz R, Dimick A, Harris C, Grotting JC, Psillakis J, Vasconez LO. Application of autologous fibrin glue in burn wounds. J Burn Care Rehab 1989;10:504-7.
Summary: Autologous fibrin glue was used to fix skin grafts onto excised burns at difficult sites. No sutures or pressure dressings were needed in the immediate postoperative period. Hemostasis and graft adherence were improved with the use of fibrin glue and graft take was excellent.
Quotation: “Autologous fibrin glue has proved to be a very useful adjunct to the treatment of facial burns to other sites that are difficult to treat.”