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KMID : 0853020200230020054
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Journal of Korean Burn Society
2020 Volume.23 No. 2 p.54 ~ p.59
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Analysis on Usefulness of Various Free Flaps for Primary Reconstruction on Fourth Degree Burn
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Lee Ju-Ho
Shin Se-Ho
Kim Hyeon-Jo
Lee Seong-Joo
Kim Seong-Hwan
Suh In-Suck
Kim Jae-Hyun
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Abstract
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Purpose: A fourth degree burn is a full-thickness burn of the skin usually accompanied by damage to deep structures and commonly results in extensive damage to surrounding tissues which makes the treatment of the wound difficult. Coverage of these wound using free flap is known to effective but not commonly used. The purpose of our study is to review our experience and suggest early application of free flap surgery.
Methods: A retrospective review was performed from 2010 to 2019, on a total of 34 fourth degree burn patients undergone free flap surgery as primary treatment in our hospital. We reviewed the location of the injury, etiology, TBSA (%), Presence of osteomyelitis, flap choice, complications, period of injury to surgery and healing.
Results: Using free flap as a primary reconstrcuction, the outcome is satisfactory. The treatment period was shortened, and there was less loss of function due to complications. Also the incidence of osteomyelitis and amputation was significantly low.
Conclusion: Applying free flap surgery as soon as possible in fourth degree burns is effective, such as reducing complications such as infection, reducing amputation, shortening treatment period, and preventing severe sequelae.
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KEYWORD
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Free tissue flaps, Burns, Reconstructive surgery
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