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[Treatment of sequelae of burns in children]

G Poiret1, P Guerreschi, M Maillet

  • 1Service de chirurgie plastique et réparatrice et centre des brûlés, hôpital Salengro, boulevard du Professeur-Emile-Laine, 59037 Lille cedex, France.

Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
|September 13, 2011
PubMed

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Pediatric burn sequelae, including deformities and growth issues, require plastic surgery interventions. Comprehensive treatment, combining surgery with rehabilitation, aims to restore function and improve appearance in children.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Regenerative Medicine

Context:

  • Pediatric burn sequelae present unique challenges including retraction, deformity, and growth disturbances.
  • Management requires a multidisciplinary approach considering the child's specific physiological and psychological needs.

Purpose:

  • To outline the comprehensive management of pediatric burn sequelae.
  • To emphasize the integration of plastic surgery techniques with tailored rehabilitation strategies.
  • To highlight the importance of addressing functional, morphological, and growth-related aspects.

Summary:

  • Plastic surgery procedures such as skin grafts, Z-plasty, tissue expansion, flaps, artificial skin, and dermabrasion are employed to correct burn-induced deformities.
  • Surgical interventions are often combined and must be coordinated with rehabilitation to restore function, improve aesthetics, and enable normal growth.
  • Effective management necessitates understanding the pediatric environment, including managing inflammation, involving families, supporting education, and ensuring long-term follow-up until skeletal maturity.

Impact:

  • Optimizing functional outcomes and physical appearance in pediatric burn survivors.
  • Facilitating normal growth and development despite significant burn injuries.
  • Improving the quality of life and psychosocial well-being of children affected by burns.

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