Contrary to prior pediatric burn treatment philosophies, we now know that early burn
excision and grafting for non life-threatening burns can compromise future reconstruction …

Despite major advances in the area of burn management, burn injury continues to be a
leading cause of pediatric mortality and morbidity. Facial burns in particular are devastating …

It is estimated that in the United States there are 2.0 million burn injuries every year. There
are 30,000 inpatient admissions and between 1,000 and 5,000 deaths per year related to …

Barry L. Eppley burn unit have some degree of facial burns. Most facial burns are superficial
injuries typically caused by flash or splatter mechanisms. Extensive facial burns are …

The treatment of scarring in children can be a daunting task due to the complex interplay of
the scar, physical growth and development, and the cognitive, social, and emotional …

Lower-extremity burns in a pediatric patient require special consideration. The management
of burn reconstruction in pediatric patients is often complex, requiring multiple reconstructive …

The treatment of disfiguring and disabling scars remains a field of active study, reinvigorated
with recent advances in techniques and technologies. A variety of approaches can be …

How should our reconstructive algorithms be tailored for children with burn reconstructive
needs? Does developmental stage influence the problem materially in comparison with …

Despite significant burn treatment advances, modern multidisciplinary care, and improved
survival after burns, facial burn scars remain clinically challenging. Achieving a successful …

Each year, more and more children acquire burns that require serious medical attention. A
vast number of these burns lead to permanent disfigurement and long-term disability. As …