Early and successful enzymatıc debridement via collagenase application to pinna in a preterm neonate

Authors :: Belma Saygili, Karagol
Nurullah, Okumus
Arzu, Dursun
Nilgun, Karadag
Aysegul, Zencıroglu
Source :: Pediatric dermatology. 28(5)
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: We report early and successful enzymatic debridement using collagenase application to pinna in a preterm neonate. Collagenase clostridiopeptidase A should be kept in mind not only for the removal of eschar but also for avoidance of the progression of necrotic tissue in neonates.

Subjects :: Necrosis
Microbial Collagenase
Treatment Outcome
Debridement
Infant, Newborn
Humans
Female
Infant, Premature, Diseases
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Ear Auricle

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