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Superabsorbent dressings demonstrate superior fluid absorption capacity compared to foam dressings in split-thickness skin-graft donor sites, while achieving comparable epithelialization and healing outcomes. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To compare fluid absorption performance, wound epithelialization, pain outcomes, and complication rates between superabsorbent and foam dressings at split-thickness skin-graft donor sites.

September 3, 2026International Wound JournalOpen Access

Comparative Effectiveness of Fluid Absorption Between Superabsorbent and Foam Dressings in Split‐Thickness Skin‐Graft Donor Sites: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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TCThanapat Chaisudhiphongskul AAAkaradech Attainsee CBChairat Burusapat

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Randomized trial demonstrates superior fluid absorption with superabsorbent dressings compared to foam dressings in skin-graft donor sites, suggesting enhanced exudate management.

Key Points

To compare fluid absorption performance, wound epithelialization, pain outcomes, and complication rates between superabsorbent and foam dressings at split-thickness skin-graft donor sites.
Randomized controlled trial enrolling 30 patients undergoing split-thickness skin grafting, with zero exclusions or loss to follow-up.
Each donor site was divided into two equal zones, randomly allocated to receive either a foam dressing or a superabsorbent dressing.
Outcomes including fluid absorption, wound epithelialization, pain scores, and complications were evaluated at 3-day intervals through postoperative day 15, alongside benchtop absorption testing.
Superabsorbent dressings showed significantly higher clinical fluid absorption than foam dressings on day 3 (104.09 vs. 71.87 mg/cm²/day; p = 0.034), day 6 (84.45 vs. 40.91 mg/cm²/day; p < 0.001), and day 9 (76.59 vs. 19.74 mg/cm²/day; p = 0.022).
Benchtop testing showed a 10 × 10 cm superabsorbent dressing weighed less (5.5 g vs. 7.5 g) and absorbed more saline (93 mL vs. 75 mL) than the foam equivalent.
Wound epithelialization was comparable between groups with no observed infections, allergic reactions, or complications, while pain scores trended lower with superabsorbent dressings on days 6 and 9 without reaching statistical significance.

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Chaisudhiphongskul et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a993586636c6408cfa7dc62 https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.71033

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September 3, 2026International Wound JournalOpen Access

Comparative Effectiveness of Fluid Absorption Between Superabsorbent and Foam Dressings in Split‐Thickness Skin‐Graft Donor Sites: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Authors

TCThanapat Chaisudhiphongskul AAAkaradech Attainsee CBChairat Burusapat

Discussion

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Overview

Randomized trial demonstrates superior fluid absorption with superabsorbent dressings compared to foam dressings in skin-graft donor sites, suggesting enhanced exudate management.

Key Points

To compare fluid absorption performance, wound epithelialization, pain outcomes, and complication rates between superabsorbent and foam dressings at split-thickness skin-graft donor sites.
Randomized controlled trial enrolling 30 patients undergoing split-thickness skin grafting, with zero exclusions or loss to follow-up.
Each donor site was divided into two equal zones, randomly allocated to receive either a foam dressing or a superabsorbent dressing.
Outcomes including fluid absorption, wound epithelialization, pain scores, and complications were evaluated at 3-day intervals through postoperative day 15, alongside benchtop absorption testing.
Superabsorbent dressings showed significantly higher clinical fluid absorption than foam dressings on day 3 (104.09 vs. 71.87 mg/cm²/day; p = 0.034), day 6 (84.45 vs. 40.91 mg/cm²/day; p < 0.001), and day 9 (76.59 vs. 19.74 mg/cm²/day; p = 0.022).
Benchtop testing showed a 10 × 10 cm superabsorbent dressing weighed less (5.5 g vs. 7.5 g) and absorbed more saline (93 mL vs. 75 mL) than the foam equivalent.
Wound epithelialization was comparable between groups with no observed infections, allergic reactions, or complications, while pain scores trended lower with superabsorbent dressings on days 6 and 9 without reaching statistical significance.

Cite This Study

Chaisudhiphongskul et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a993586636c6408cfa7dc62 https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.71033

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