Burns of the posterior trunk are challenging to manage due to constant pressure, shear stress, and exudate accumulation, which increase the risk of graft detachment and infection. Autologous skin cell suspension (ASCS) is effective for donor-site conservation but may be difficult to retain on posterior trunk wounds. We report two cases of partial-thickness burns treated with ASCS in combination with high-expansion (1:9) Meek grafting. In both cases, debridement was performed using a hydrosurgical system, followed by the application of ASCS and Meek grafts. Rapid epithelialization was achieved, and donor skin harvesting was minimized. These results suggest that combining ASCS with Meek grafting may facilitate wound healing and donor-site conservation in posterior trunk burns, which are often difficult to manage.
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