| Pediatric thermal injury: acute care and reconstruction update. | |
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PMID: 19568145 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: The acute and reconstructive care of each pediatric burn patient presents unique challenges to the plastic surgeon and the burn care team. METHODS: : The purpose of this review article is to highlight the interdependence between the acute and reconstructive needs of pediatric burn patients as it pertains to each anatomical site. Relevant principles of acute pediatric burn care and burn reconstruction are outlined, based on the authors' experience and review of the literature. RESULTS: The need for late reconstruction in pediatric burn survivors is significantly influenced by the acute surgical and rehabilitative treatments. With their vulnerability to airway swelling, hypothermia, pulmonary edema, and ischemia-reperfusion injury, pediatric patients with large burns require precise, life-saving treatment in the acute phase. Decision-making in pediatric burn reconstruction must take into account the patient's future growth, maturity, and often lack of suitable donor sites. CONCLUSION: Appropriately selected reconstructive techniques are essential to optimize function, appearance, and quality of life in pediatric burn survivors. |
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Authors:
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Alexis D Armour; David A Billmire |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Plastic and reconstructive surgery Volume: 124 ISSN: 1529-4242 ISO Abbreviation: Plast. Reconstr. Surg. Publication Date: 2009 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-07-01 Completed Date: 2010-06-03 Revised Date: 2011-02-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1306050 Medline TA: Plast Reconstr Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 117e-127e Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medical Staff, Shriners Hospitals for Children, USA. |
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Breast
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injuries Burns / mortality, surgery, therapy* Child Craniocerebral Trauma / surgery Humans Hypothermia / physiopathology Lower Extremity / injuries, surgery Neck Injuries / surgery Quality of Life Reconstructive Surgical Procedures Upper Extremity / injuries, surgery |
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