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Although squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common burn scar neoplasm, other neoplasms have also been reported.To compile the burn scar neoplasm cases in the literature and to analyze their frequency and demographic characteristics.Cases were obtained through literature searches.There were 412 cases gleaned from 146 articles between 1923 and 2004. Seventy-one percent (293) of the tumors were...
Malignancies in scars are generally known as Marjolin's ulcers. Between 1999 and 2004, 15 patients with Marjolin's ulcer were treated in our clinic. All lesions were secondary to burns of various causes. We perform a combined approach and aggressive surgery for treatment of Marjolin's ulcer; excision with safe margin, lymphatic dissection, postoperative radiotherapy, chemotherapy and amputation if...
Infraclavicular subclavian venepuncture in the oedematous burned patient is often difficult because of increased depth of the vein. In addition, proper patient positioning is not easily achieved because of extensive burns, generalised oedema and bulky dressings. To overcome these difficulties, a modified technique of infraclavicular subclavian venepuncture has been developed. The introducer needle...
This article re-emphasises the efficacy of the previously described multi-purpose, self-adjustable, aeroplane splint for the splinting of axillary burns. This superior to the commonly used contoured splint for various reasons namely (i) its usability during the acute burn care rehabilitation, (ii) its cost effectiveness, (iii) its durability, and (iv) its strength. Above all due to its easy maneuverability...
Managing axillary burns with an Aeroplane Splint has been known for its effectiveness for years. However, poor compliance in using the various models of currently available aeroplane splints leads to an inadequate outcome, because of the discomfort produced not only in wearing but also while ambulating within the community. In developing countries like India the biggest barrier to environmental accessibility...
Prebiotics increase intestinal levels of health-promoting bacteria implicated in decreasing pathogen colonization, stimulating immune functions and stabilizing gut barrier functions, parameters which are altered in burn patients. We propose that regular intake of a prebiotic, oligofructose (OF), might help to improve the altered gastrointestinal (GI) permeability observed in burn patients. A randomized,...
One of the characteristics of hypertrophic scarring is its raised appearance. Its maturation often results in increased thickness. Therapists usually rely on subjective observation and palpation to document scar thickness. The result of these subjective assessments may reflect only the superficial scar thickness but is unable to measure the whole scar volume and thickness under the skin surface. Measurement...
This is a retrospective, epidemiological study of 19,157 acute burn patients admitted to the Hallym Burn Centre, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea, during the period 1986–2003. The study was conducted to identify characteristics of burn patients that could lead to development of preventive programs to reduce both the frequency and mortality of burn injury. The majority of patients admitted...
Acute lung injury is a common complication in patients with extensive burns in which the burned area exceeds 30% of the total body surface area (TBSA). This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of Ligustrazine on burn-induced lung injury as well as the release of interleukin-8 (IL-8) in rats to characterize the role of Ligustrazine and IL-8 in lung injury after burn trauma. Sprague-dawley rats...
High voltage electrical injuries in children are rare. They produce severe internal damage to limbs resulting in a high incidence of amputation. Early, aggressive serial debridement ensures adequate removal of dead tissue. Flap coverage to defects is necessary. Secondary surgery is common, and delayed sequelae such as tendon rupture should be expected.
The global incidence of hospitalized paediatric burn patients is unknown. In order to determine a working estimate of the size of the problem, one approach is to extrapolate from relevant published studies. A literature search of the Medline database was performed to identify epidemiological papers published since 1990, which addressed paediatric burn admissions. Extrapolation from population-based...
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