SASS 2 : Self Assembled Skin Substitute for the Autologous Treatment of Severe Burn Wounds in Acute Stage of Burn Trauma

Participation Requirements

• Sex:

  ALL

• Eligible Ages:

  0 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Deep second degree burns or third degree burns over 50% TBSA (Total body surface area) at time of recruitment or as determined by the surgeon;
* Limited availability of donor sites for autografts;
* Consent obtained by the participant or by the appropriate representative in case of inapt prospective participants or minors.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Skin grafting needed only on the face, hands, feet, ears or genital area;
* Connective tissue diseases;
* Hypersensitivity to bovine proteins;
* Coagulation disorders prior being burned;
* Immunodeficiency prior being burned;
* Uncontrolled diabetes prior being burned;
* Permanent wound coverage before SASS grafts are ready;