Publications by authors named "Valeria Antoniou"

Silver foam dressings have been extensively used in the management of burn injuries; however, its application in children requires elucidation. A literature search was conducted from database inception to October 2023. Eligible studies reported paediatrics patients under 21 years of age receiving silver dressings for burns or scalds.

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Background: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a widely used adjunct for wound healing and an alternative to conventional dressings for skin grafts. This meta-analysis aimed to quantify the effectiveness of NPWT versus conventional dressings in this population through randomised control trials (RCTs).

Methods: A literature search in several databases was conducted from inception to October 2023.

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