Use of preputial skin for the release of burn contractures in children

Use of preputial skin for the release of burn contractures in children

Contractures are frequent sequelae of burn injuries. Progressive worsening of contractures with limitation of joint movement is common in children. The results of release procedures in 10 male Chinese children using their own preputial skin obtained from circumcision were reviewed. This technique yi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Burns 1995-06, Vol.21 (4), p.301-302
Hauptverfasser: Mak, A.S.Y., Poon, A.M.S., Tung, M.K.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Asian Continental Ancestry Group
Biological and medical sciences
Burns
Burns - complications
Burns - surgery
Child
Child, Preschool
Contracture - etiology
Contracture - surgery
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Penis
Skin Transplantation - methods
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
Tropical medicine
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Zusammenfassung:Contractures are frequent sequelae of burn injuries. Progressive worsening of contractures with limitation of joint movement is common in children. The results of release procedures in 10 male Chinese children using their own preputial skin obtained from circumcision were reviewed. This technique yields reliable results and is well accepted by the parents.
ISSN:0305-4179
1879-1409
DOI:10.1016/0305-4179(94)00009-M