Ablative fractional resurfacing for burn scar management affects the number and type of elective surgical reconstructive procedures, hospital admission patterns as well as length of stay

ConclusionAFL profoundly affects elective reconstructive burn case mix with a replacement of conventional reconstructive operations in favour of AFL-procedures. This results in reductions of average LOS and anaesthetic times. Consequently, increased use of AFL in burn scar management could potentially reduce overall costs associated with burn scar reconstruction.
Source: Burns - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research