| Treatment of burn scar depigmentation by carbon dioxide laser-assisted dermabrasion and thin skin grafting. | |
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PMID: 10839394 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Permanent depigmentation occasionally develops after deep partial-thickness and full-thickness burn injuries, which heal by secondary intention. This problem can be solved by dermabrasion and thin split-thickness skin grafting. However, mechanical dermabrasion is a bloody procedure that risks exposing medical professionals to infectious diseases transmitted by blood products, and it is difficult to assess the extent of tissue ablation. In this study, dermabrasion of depigmented burn scar area was performed by using flash-scanned carbon dioxide laser treatment, followed by thin split-thickness skin grafting. This method was applied to 13 patients on whom burn scar depigmentation sites were located as follows: two in the facial area, four on the trunk, and seven on the extremities. Skin graft take was excellent in all patients except for one. The follow-up period for these patients ranged from 1 to 12 months, with an average of 8 months. Repigmentation appeared soon after grafting, and no depigmentation occurred again in the treated areas. In conclusion, depigmented burn scar areas can be dermabraded in a short time; depth of tissue ablation can be well controlled; and a bloodless and smooth raw surface can be created by using a flash-scanned carbon dioxide laser. These raw surfaces sustain thin skin grafts well. |
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Authors:
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C Açikel; E Ulkür; M M Güler |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Plastic and reconstructive surgery Volume: 105 ISSN: 0032-1052 ISO Abbreviation: Plast. Reconstr. Surg. Publication Date: 2000 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-06-15 Completed Date: 2000-06-15 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: 1973-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Medical Faculty, Haydarpaba Training Hospital, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey. |
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Adult Burns / complications* Cicatrix / etiology, pathology, surgery* Dermabrasion* / methods Humans Hypopigmentation / etiology, pathology, surgery* Laser Therapy* / methods Male Skin Transplantation* / methods |
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