| Management of axillary burn contractures. | |
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PMID: 17805158 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This article will review the basic principles and techniques of managing axillary burn contractures in both industrialized and developing nations. Surgeons specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery should be adept in treating axillary soft tissue deficits secondary to burn contractures. The focus of this article will be to provide suggestions for performing skin grafts and latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flaps, as well as illustrate guidelines for postoperative rehabilitation. |
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Authors:
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David C Kim; Sean A Wright; Roberta F Morris; John Demos |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Techniques in hand & upper extremity surgery Volume: 11 ISSN: 1089-3393 ISO Abbreviation: Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg Publication Date: 2007 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-09-06 Completed Date: 2007-12-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9704676 Medline TA: Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 204-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA. kdchand@hotmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Axilla Burns / complications* Contracture / etiology*, surgery* Humans Skin Transplantation / methods* Surgical Flaps* |
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