TABLE 1.
Summary of BTM failures as average percentage in relation to wound area and whether replaced.
| Study | Number (n) | Average BTM failure/% (percentage of BTM in relation to wound area) | Replaced/not replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagstaff April 2015 16 | 10 | 8.7% | Not replaced |
| Wagstaff June 2015 27 | 10 | Nil | N/A |
| Greenwood 2016 3 | 5 | 13.9% | Replaced in 2 cases |
| Wagstaff 2019 27 | 7 | 0.14% | Not replaced |
| Lo 2022 2 | 26 | 11.4% | Replaced in 2 patients |
| Li 2021 5 | 35 | 3.1% | Not replaced |
| Parker 2023 43 | 24 | 2.4% | Not replaced |
| Struble 2024 25 | 86 | 11.4% | Replaced in 4 cases |
| Tapking 2024 44 | 300 | 6.6% | Not reported |
Abbreviations: BTM, biodegradable temporising matrix; N/A, non‐applicable.