Journal of Tissue Repair and Regeneration
Open Access
Treatment of a Severe Pediatric Lyell Syndrome with Amniotic Membrane: Case Report and Histological Findings
Dec 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2640-6403.jtrr-18-2442
A. PontiniCorresponding author
Background: Lyell Syndrome (TEN, Toxic epidermal necrolysis) represents a medical emergency particularly in pediatric patients in whom the massive skin damage can quickly lead to multi-organ dysfunction and death. Prompt restoration of the physiologic mucosal/cutaneous barrier is mandatory. The use…