Aloenxertia e xenoenxertia de tilápia no tratamento de queimaduras pediátricas de 2º grau

Abstract

The aim of this study was to study the use of tilapia allograft and tilapia xenograft in pediatric second-degree burns in terms of therapeutics and clinical-surgical results. This is a narrative literature review carried out through a survey of articles in the MEDLINE databases via PubMed, Cochrane Library, VIA ELSEVIER, BVS, LILACS, Scopus. Allograft is indicated for covering full-thickness wounds, healing partial-thickness wounds, as well as preparing the bed for subsequent self-grafting. This option, however, becomes limited by the insufficient skin banks in Brazil. Xenograft can be considered a therapeutic and socioeconomic solution. The use of Nile tilapia skin has benefits in the treatment of burns, and, in Brazil, the large production of this fish allows access to its skin due to the disposal of this by-product. Its use represents the progress of clinical and surgical management by analyzing its benefits, possible complications, and socioeconomic impacts, in addition to the need to explore new therapeutic methods for the best treatment based on available resources.