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Optimising Split-Thickness Skin Graft Take in a Paediatric Electrical Burn Wound Using an Autologous Lipoaspirate-Enriched Regenerative Scaffold: A Case Report

Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Sriram V. S., Amrutha J. S.

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Indian Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 12(2):p 121-124, July - Dec. 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.12225.7

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Sriram V. S, Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Amrutha J. S. Optimising Split-Thickness Skin Graft TakeinaPaediatricElectrical Burn Wound Using an Autologous Lipoaspirate-Enriched Regenerative Scaffold: ACaseReport. Jr. Med. & Health Sci. 2025; 12(2): 121–124.

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Received : April 23, 2025         Accepted : June 05, 2025          Published : December 30, 2025

Abstract

Electrical burns in paediatric patients pose unique challenges due tothe deep, irregular nature of tissue damage and often poor vascularity of the woundbed. These factors can compromise the success of split-thickness skin grafting(SSG), leading to partial graft loss, delayed healing, and increased risk of hypertrophicscarring or contractures. Regenerative approaches using biologicallyactivematerials are gaining interest as adjuncts to improve graft take. Autologouslipoaspirate, a minimally processed fat graft containing adipose-derivedstemcells (ADSCs), growth factors, and cytokines, has shown potential inenhancingtissue repair. Combined with a biocompatible scaffold such as collagen, it maycreate a pro-healing microenvironment supporting graft integrationandwoundregeneration. We used lipoaspirate harvested fromthe lower abdomen, whichwasminimally processed, andcombinedwitha collagen-basedscaffoldintraoperativelyto facilitate wound healing at the SSG site, which failed to heal satisfactorilywithconventional management. Such regenerative strategies may reduce complications, enhance healing, and improve long-term results, warranting further investigationthrough larger studies.


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All Authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

Acknowledgements

We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.


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Sriram V. S, Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Amrutha J. S. Optimising Split-Thickness Skin Graft TakeinaPaediatricElectrical Burn Wound Using an Autologous Lipoaspirate-Enriched Regenerative Scaffold: ACaseReport. Jr. Med. & Health Sci. 2025; 12(2): 121–124.


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Received Accepted Published
April 23, 2025 June 05, 2025 December 30, 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.12225.7

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Autologous lipoaspirateRegenerative scaffoldCAMPPaediatric burnsElectrical burnsSSG

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