AQUACEL Ag in the treatment of toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN).

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.

• Authors: Shu-Hung Huang, Sheng-Hua Wu, I-Feng Sun, Su-Shin Lee, Cheng-Sheng Lai, Sin-Daw Lin, Tsai-Ming Lin
• Journal: Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries (Burns) Vol. 34 Issue 1 Pg. 63-6 (Feb 2008) ISSN: 0305-4179 [Print] Netherlands
• PMID: 17618057 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

Topics

• Adult
• Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium (therapeutic use)
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Occlusive Dressings
• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (pathology, therapy)
• Wound Healing