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Burn reconstruction: the problems, the techniques, and the applications.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19793562     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Many patients continue to experience problems long after burn wounds have closed. Contracture and deformity are frequent sequelae of the scar tissue that is formed secondary to thermal trauma. A variety of techniques are available to the burn reconstructive surgeon, ranging from simpler grafting methods to complex free-tissue transfers. In this article, the clinical applications of these procedures are discussed, with examples of management techniques for selected problems commonly encountered by the reconstructive surgeon.
Authors:
David J Wainwright
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinics in plastic surgery     Volume:  36     ISSN:  1558-0504     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Plast Surg     Publication Date:  2009 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-10-01     Completed Date:  2009-12-29     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0424767     Medline TA:  Clin Plast Surg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  687-700     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, 77030, USA. David.J.Wainwright@uth.tmc.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Alopecia / etiology,  surgery*
Arm
Axilla
Breast
Burns / complications*,  surgery*
Cicatrix / etiology,  surgery*
Contracture / etiology,  surgery*
Female
Head
Humans
Neck
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures / methods*
Skin Transplantation
Surgical Flaps

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