Simple flaps for reconstruction of pediatric scalp defects after electrical burn.

Author: Mohamed MAKBOUL ¹ ; Mohamed ABDEL-RAHIM
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1. Plastic Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut 71526, Egypt.
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Adolescent; Burns, Electric; surgery; Child; Female; Humans; Male; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Scalp; injuries; surgery; Surgical Flaps; Treatment Outcome
From: Chinese Journal of Traumatology 2013;16(4):204-206
CountryChina
Language:English
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo analyze the management of high-voltage electrical burn injury of the scalp in our hospital.
METHODSThis study involved 10 patients who suffered from high-voltage electrical burn injury of the scalp. Scalp reconstruction was done by different modalities according to the size and location of the defect.
RESULTSComplete flap viability was achieved in all the cases. We had one case of gapped wound which was managed only by dressing. Widening of the scar was found in 2 cases.
CONCLUSIONRotation, advancement and transposition scalp flaps are used for reconstructing scalp defects caused by electrical burn. The choice of ideal flaps for reconstruction depends upon the size and site of scalp defect.