Early reconstruction of the burn contractures and sequels

Authors

  • Dr. Ramon L Zapata-Sirvent Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch and Shriners Hospital For Children, 815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550, USA.

Keywords:

Burns, scar, contractures, flaps, grafting

Abstract

The goal of burn reconstruction should be to preserve, restore, maintain function, and improve appearance so the patient can be reinserted into society. The major problem afterburn is hypertrophic scar and contractures. Prevention starts early during the acute phase of the injury and continues to the rehabilitation period.

El objetivo de la reconstrucción de quemaduras consiste en preservar, restaurar, mantener la función y mejorar la apariencia para que el paciente pueda reinsertarse en la sociedad. El principal problema después de la quemadura son las cicatrices hiper-tróficas y las contracturas. La prevención comienza temprano durante la fase aguda de la lesión y continúa hasta el período de rehabilitación.

How to Cite

Zapata-Sirvent, D. R. L. (2020). Early reconstruction of the burn contractures and sequels. Gaceta Médica De Caracas, 128(4), 578–586. Retrieved from https://saber.ucv.ve/ojs/index.php/rev_gmc/article/view/20636

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CASOS CLÍNICOS

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