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[THE SCALP AS A SPLIT-THICKNESS GRAFT DONOR IN THE TREATMENT OF A MASSIVE THERMAL INJURY].

Authors :
Kralj R
Barčot Z
Fuenzalida JAV
Kifer T
Butković D
Vukasović I
Župančić B
Source :
Lijecnicki vjesnik [Lijec Vjesn] 2016 Jul-Aug; Vol. 138 (7-8), pp. 200-3.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

We are presenting our initial experience with the utilization of the scalp as a donor for split thickness skin grafting in the treatment of massive thermal injuries. Rapid donor reepithelization, absence of hypertrophic scarring in the donor area, inconspicuous donor area and a large area for the procurement of grafts in the pediatric population are the advantages that are emphasized in the literature. The outcome in a 3-year-old boy who suffered a burn injury from an open fire in the family house on the 57% of his total body surface area (48% full thickness burn) showed that the “take rate”, in the absence of a massive local infection, was around 80% and that the scalp can be utilized again as a donor area after a period of 14 days. Folliculitis and alopecia are complications that should be kept in mind when using this technique.

Details

Language :
Croatian
ISSN :
0024-3477
Volume :
138
Issue :
7-8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Lijecnicki vjesnik
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30091889