[Treatment results of comparative study using polyurethane synthografts (author's transl)]

Indication for synthografts is given in open wound treatment as well as in the treatment of infected wounds prior to grafting. Clinical examination of two different synthografts (Epigard and another synthograft) with regard to development of a granulation tissue and cleansing of contaminated wounds in 33 cases. Clinical examinations demonstrated less adhesive power and easier detaching of the other synthograft compared to Epigard; prolonged application of these two materials showed earlier wound debridement and better conditioning effect of Epigard connected with less secretion and better epithelisation. Short application in fresh wounds showed no great difference in granulation tissue except the more secretion under the other synthograft. In our opinion Epigard must be seen as a real synthograft, the other material as a sterile wound dressing.