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Outcomes of post burn flexion contracture release under tourniquet versus tumescent technique in children
Flexion contractures after burn are common in the pediatric population. Contracture release and covering the defect with full thickness skin graft is a commonly used procedure to correct this deformity [1]. The procedure is traditionally performed under tourniquet control because a bloodless operative field is needed to visualize important neurovascular structures in the hand [2]. However, several infrequent but devastating adverse events, especially in children, are associated with the use of tourniquet [3,4]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - February 14, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Muhammad Mustehsan Bashir, Muhammad Sohail, Ahmad Wahab, Umar Iqbal, Rehan Qayyum, Saadia Nosheen Jan Source Type: research

Experiences of guilt, shame and blame in those affected by burns: A qualitative systematic review
A burn injury can severely impact upon the lives of survivors and their carers [1]. Although severe burns are accompanied by perturbations in physiology, the advances in surgery, skin repair, optimum analgesia and fluid resuscitation over recent decades now means that patients with burns covering in excess of 90% of the body surface area can survive their injury [2]. This remarkable change in survival however brings catastrophic emotional sequelae for the patient and the family [3]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - February 14, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Rachel Kornhaber, Charmaine Childs, Michelle Cleary Tags: Review Source Type: research

Pre-burn malnutrition increases operative mortality in burn patients who undergo early excision and grafting in a sub-Saharan African burn unit: Methodological issues
Drs. Ashrafi-Asgarabad and Safiri raise several questions about the methodology we employed in our article [1]. Thank you for this opportunity to respond to their letter. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - February 14, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Joanna Grudziak, Caroline Snock, Tiyamike Zalinga, Wone Banda, Jared Gallaher, Laura Purcell, Bruce Cairns, Anthony Charles Tags: Response to Letter to the Editor Source Type: research