| Reconstruction of the burned hand. | |
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PMID: 10665356 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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There is no "cookbook" for reconstructing the burned hand. Multiple issues can color the chances for a successful outcome. What is the endpoint of surgical effort? Is it when the patient tires, becomes discouraged, or ceases to return? These questions are not rhetorical. Whereas an appendectomy cures appendicitis, no single surgical procedure or series of procedures cures burns. Many patients spend their lives searching to be as they were preinjury. Although physicians as healers do not want to destroy hope, ethics command that we attempt to keep these patients focused on reality. Although there is always something that could be done, judgment dictates what should be done. The major goals are early independence and resumption of preburn lifestyle for the patient. A thoughtful surgical plan set up in conjunction with the burn team and with timed goals gives the patient the best chance for success. |
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Authors:
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R E Salisbury |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinics in plastic surgery Volume: 27 ISSN: 0094-1298 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Plast Surg Publication Date: 2000 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-02-29 Completed Date: 2000-02-29 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0424767 Medline TA: Clin Plast Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 65-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Burns
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complications,
surgery* Contracture / etiology, surgery* Hand Injuries / surgery* Humans Postoperative Care Reconstructive Surgical Procedures / methods* |
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