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Electrical burn injuries require careful management. Early use of flaps risks necrosis, and decompression doesn't lower amputation rates in electrical burn patients.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Burn Management
  • Plastic Surgery

Context:

  • Electrical burns are a significant cause of injury with complex lesion mechanisms.
  • Understanding electrical burn management is crucial for reducing patient morbidity.
  • A retrospective study analyzed 23 patients hospitalized for electrical burns.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the outcomes of electrical burn management strategies.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of fasciotomy, flap reconstructions, and decompression techniques.
  • To identify factors influencing healing times and amputation rates in electrical burn patients.

Summary:

  • The study included 23 patients, with most burns resulting from domestic or work accidents.
  • Fasciotomy was performed on six patients, primarily for high-voltage injuries. Necrosis excision and amputations (seven total) were common, especially in upper limbs.

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  • Flap reconstructions were utilized in 12 patients, with locoregional flaps for 15 zones and distant flaps for failures. Immediate reconstructions occurred in five cases, though flap necrosis was noted.

    • Impact:

    • Conventional emergency decompression did not significantly reduce amputation rates.
    • Early (<21 days) use of local and locoregional flaps presented a high risk of necrosis.
    • Antithrombotic prevention and flap use did not appear to impact overall healing delays.