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Successful tissue expansion: A question of complication management.
We would like to compliment Abellan Lopez and colleagues on their recent article “Tissue expansion of the lower limb: Retrospective study of 141 procedures in burn sequelae”. The authors lined out the difficulties associated with lower limb tissue expansion and provided profound insights in their approach to the problem while supporting their experiences with valuable data f rom 141 cases. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - November 6, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Christian Smolle, Daniel Popp, Lars-Peter Kamolz Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Tissue expansion of the lower limb: Retrospective study of 141 procedures in burn sequelae
We would like to thank the authors for their interesting and valuable comments on our recent published article: “Tissue expansion of the lower limb: Retrospective study of 141 procedures in burn sequelae” [1]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - November 6, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Abellan Lopez Maxime, Serror Kevin, Chaouat Marc, Mimoun Maurice, Boccara David Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Editorial Board
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Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - November 1, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research

Effects of obesity on burn resuscitation
Severe burns are associated with increases in vascular permeability, which leads to third spacing of fluids into tissue; this is most pronounced within the first 24 –48h after injury [1]. Quality resuscitation can have a significant impact on the patient’s subsequent management. One of the major determinants for survival of severely burned patients is appropriate fluid resuscitation during the initial phase of injury [2,3]. Having an unbalanced resuscitatio n of fluid volumes immediately after injury during the acute phase can result in significantly higher mortality and complication rates [4,5]. (Source: Burns : Journ...
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - October 31, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Jennifer Rosenthal, Audra Clark, Stephanie Campbell, Melanie McMahon, Brett Arnoldo, Steven E. Wolf, Herb Phelan Source Type: research

Rational treatment of hydrofluoric acid burns of the fingers
With great interest we read the article published by Han et al., who presented their experience treating hydrofluoric acid (HFA) burns of the fingers [1]. They treated their patients with immediate irrigation, external application of calcium gluconate, and debridement. Furthermore, they emphasised the importance of fish-mouth fasciotomy and intravenous prostaglandin for maximising the distal circulation. Finally, they used a free sensate second toe pulp-free flap to repair the digital skin defects, which resulted in acceptable appearance and function. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - October 30, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Yuanhai Zhang, Jianfen Zhang, Liangfang Ni, Chunjiang Ye, Xingang Wang Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Classification of burn injury using Raman spectroscopy and optical coherence tomography: An ex-vivo study on porcine skin
Burn injuries are a major cause of death in the United States [1]. Every year, nearly 450,000 patients receive hospital and emergency room treatment for burns, of which, approximately 3400 burn injury deaths are reported [2]. Early decision on treatments has shown to shorten stay in hospitals and reduce infection [3,4]. Accurate assessment and in-time treatment can greatly reduce morbidity and mortality due to burn injuries. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - October 29, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Lakshmi Priya Rangaraju, Gautam Kunapuli, Dayna Every, Oscar D. Ayala, Priya Ganapathy, Anita Mahadevan-Jansen Source Type: research

Recurrent bacteremia: A 10-year retrospective study in combat-related burn casualties
The frequent use of improvised explosive devices in recent U.S. conflicts has led to severe tissue damage and perineal burn injuries of combat casualties [1]. Advances in Tactical Combat Casualty Care including rapid evacuation of combat casualties from point of injury to Role 2 facilities (Forward Surgical Hospital) have increased survival rates. That is to say, the mortality rate of casualties who otherwise would have deemed “killed in action” has decreased suggesting a reciprocity between “killed in action” and “died of wounds” rates [2]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - October 29, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Amit Aurora, Tuan D. Le, Kevin S. Akers, Dana M. Blyth, John C. Graybill, Michael S. Clemens, Kevin K. Chung, Julie A. Rizzo Source Type: research

Trends 10 years after burn injury: A Burn Model System National Database study
Advances in burn care management and critical care have decreased mortality leading to greater emphasis in functional, social and psychological outcomes for burn survivors. Survivors often have complex multi-faceted rehabilitation issues, which result in significant short-term and long-term changes in quality of life. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines quality of life as: a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not just the absence of disease [1]. Burn injury outcomes have shifted from traditional measures of mortality and hospital length of stay to more specific functional and psychological...
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - October 29, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Theresa L. Chin, Gretchen J. Carrougher, Dagmar Amtmann, Kara McMullen, David N. Herndon, Radha Holavanahalli, Walter Meyer, Colleen M. Ryan, Joshua N. Wong, Nicole S. Gibran Source Type: research

“Consistency an issue?” – A review of UK burns service online information on burns first aid
Burn injuries can have a major impact on an individual or family ’s quality of life. The physical, emotional and potential financial burden can be overwhelming no matter how insignificant the burn may initially seem to be [1]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - October 27, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Andrew David Kilshaw, Chad Chang, Sharmila Jivan Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

The Bridge: A mobile application for burn patients
Global use of the internet has become commonplace, and smart phones have paved the way for technological mobility. Incorporation of smart phone technology has the potential to positively affect health outcomes through use of health-directed mobile applications (apps), particularly for those patients living in medically underserved areas. It is understood that patients living in underserved areas such as rural communities and inner cities are found to have more chronic illnesses and shorter life expectancies than those who live in communities with higher socioeconomic levels and would, therefore, benefit from apps designed ...
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - October 27, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Thereasa E. Abrams, Alison A. Lloyd, Laura E. Elzey, William L. Hickerson Source Type: research

Oxandrolone protects against the development of multiorgan failure, modulates the systemic inflammatory response and promotes wound healing during burn injury
Oxandrolone is a synthetic oral non-aromatizable testosterone derivative. When compared to testosterone, this drug possesses significantly lower virilizing activity. Stimulation of protein synthesis and anabolism is viewed as the primary mode of oxandrolone ’s action. This action takes place mainly through an action on androgen receptors in the skeletal muscle. Oxandrolone is viewed as a safe therapeutic agent in pediatric patient populations, and it is clinically approved to counteract growth delays in Turner’s syndrome and several other growth-re lated conditions. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - October 26, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Akbar Ahmad, David N. Herndon, Csaba Szabo Source Type: research

Randomized controlled trial of the immediate and long-term effect of massage on adult postburn scar
Hypertrophic scars (HSc) occur approximately 33 –91% of the time after burn injuries, depending upon the depth of the injury, location of the injury, number of surgical procedures required, type of graft used, genetic susceptibility, and time to wound closure [1–5]. Because of the magnitude of burn injuries, burn scars are larger in surface a rea and more serious when they reach their peak than surgical scars, therefore are more likely to be associated with significant cosmetic, functional and psychosocial morbidity and reduced quality of life [6–13]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - October 26, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Bernadette Nedelec, Marie-Andr ée Couture, Valerie Calva, Chantal Poulin, Annick Chouinard, Danielle Shashoua, Nathalie Gauthier, José A. Correa, Ana de Oliveira, Barbara Mazer, Leo LaSalle Source Type: research

A scoping review of burn rehabilitation publications incorporating functional outcomes
The continuum of care for people who have suffered burn injuries includes acute, post-acute, and long term or survivorship care. This distribution of care over an extended time period is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) model in that “health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” [1]. The WHO’s overarching view of health is reinforced by 61 member countries and has not been amended since its inception, supporting the view that it remains generally a ccepted. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - October 26, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Lynn H. Gerber, Haley Bush, Radha Holavanahalli, Peter Esselman, Jeffrey Schneider, Allen Heinemann, Steven Garfinkel, Cindy Cai Tags: Review Source Type: research

Incidence and risk factors for deep vein thrombosis among pediatric burn patients
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients. It is predominantly a disease of older populations, with an annual incidence of 1 –2 per 1000 individuals in the United States. Males have a higher incidence than females in populations above the age of 45, but women have a slightly higher rate during the reproductive years [1]. However, the frequency among younger populations has been increasing and was found to be 5.3/10,000 hospital admissions in children aged 1 month–18 years in 1990–1992 [2]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - October 26, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Nouf Alturki, Mohamed Alkahtani, Mamoon Daghistani, Tawfeik Alyafi, Salahaldin Khairy, Mohamed Ashi, Ahmed Aljuffri Source Type: research

Photographic evaluation of different adrenaline-containing tumescent solutions on skin graft donor site bleeding: A prospective randomised trial
Autologous skin grafting remains the gold-standard and most popular form of definitive coverage for burn wounds after tangential excision [1]. Donor site bleeding, however, is an inevitable and undesired consequence of skin graft harvesting. This may be significant in patients with major burns who benefit from a large surface area of skin graft for wound coverage, and is commonly exacerbated in these situations by coagulopathy from acidosis, hypovolaemia or excessive volume expansion, hypothermia, and sepsis [2]. (Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries)
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - October 25, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Christopher Wei Guang Ho, Yee Onn Kok, Si Jack Chong Source Type: research