Matriderm and Split Skin Grafting for Full-Thickness Pediatric Facial Burns

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 251-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shane R Jackson ◽  
Sandrine Roman
2021 ◽  
pp. 33-35
Author(s):  
Nangineedi Nagaprasad ◽  
Karthik G B

Background: Post burn contracture is one of the most common problems in our country and usually seen in lower socio-economic people. Burn contractures of the neck can produce a signicant impact on quality of life by reducing a patient's ability to perform activities of daily living Methods: A prospective study was conducted with a sample size of 30 patients with post burn neck contracture conducted for a duration of 24 months. After meticulous surgical planning, patients underwent contracture release and split skin grafting/z-plasty followed by rigorous splintage and physiotherapy. Majority of the patients were in the age group of 11-30 years (63%).70% of the Results: patients sustained burns in the range of 21-40% and 80% were due to ame burns.46.66% (14) of patients had severe contracture while 13.33% (4) had extensive mento-sternal adhesions. 90% of the patients underwent release + SSG while 10% underwent z-plasty. Postoperatively cervico-mental angle of 100-120 degrees was achieved Skin grafting is a simple, reliable and safe operation however postoperative splinting is n Conclusion: ecessary. The use of skin grafts continues to deliver excellent results with adequate restoration of cervico-mental angle.


2016 ◽  
pp. 107-128
Author(s):  
Aziz Nather ◽  
Ting Fang Tan

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