Split-thickness skin grafting and healing by secondary intention are the most common options for the treatment of full-thickness skin injuries. This case explores Apligraf (Organogenesis Inc., Canton, Massachusetts) as an alternative treatment for full-thickness skin injuries in the pediatric population. Apligraf, a bioengineered living cell construct, is an advanced wound care modality that is commonly used to treat chronic, nonhealing venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. This case demonstrates Apligraf as a viable, if not superior, treatment option for full-thickness skin injury.
Keywords: apligraf; bioengineered living cell constructs; full thickness skin graft; full thickness wounds; pediatric plastic surgery; skin graft; split thickness skin graft.
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