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A M Baruchin

Publications and source records attributed to A M Baruchin.

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PubMed1986

Burns caused by flaming foods and drinks.

Eight waiters sustained severe burns from flaming food at a wedding party. Most of the burns involved the face and upper chest, some victims needed skin grafts especially on their lower extremities. The presented cases emphasize the hazard of serving ignited food and drinks without taking appropriate safety measures. We support those who recommend legislation for mandatory safety guidelines, being convinced that most of these burns can be prevented.

Accidents, Occupational↗
PubMed1986

"Dermodress", a new temporary skin substitute: pilot study on donor sites.

"Dermodress" is a new temporary biological dressing (heterograft) composed of a pure neonatal bovine collagen I. The authors present their first trial with this skin substitute. Ten consecutive patients who required skin grafts were included in the pilot test group. The "Dermodress" was tested on their donor sites and compared with "Furacin" gauze. It was found that "Dermodress" provided a covering that adhered excellently to debrided surfaces, without disturbing the healing processes underneath, for up to three weeks after application. The results point to the potential value of the "Dermodress" for open wounds.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1986

Popliteal pterygium syndrome.

Popliteal pterygium syndrome is rare, with 50 cases described in the literature. Three additional cases are reported. The syndrome includes a popliteal web extending from the ischium to the heel associated with toenail dysplasia, eventual deformities of the foot and toes, and oral cavity abnormalities, such as cleft palate or lip pits. The main orthopedic problem is a severe flexion contracture of the knee and an equinus foot. Surgical treatment consists of resection of the web. A technical problem emerges on liberating or reconstructing the sciatic nerve or its branches, which are sometimes included within the contracted cord.

Abnormalities, Multiple↗
PubMed1985

Burns caused by bromine and some of its compounds.

Our experience with infrequent and unfamiliar types of injury caused by various compounds of bromine are described and discussed. While bromine containing compounds share some of the characteristics of other common causes of chemical burns, they also have a specific, exclusive mode of affecting the skin. The delay in the appearance of clinical signs and symptoms is an important factor to be considered by those who treat injuries caused by bromine or some of its compounds, or by those who may be the first to see persons who are injured by these agents. As most of the injuries occur at work (92 per cent) it is in these industrial premises that considerable stress should be made of the importance of wearing protective clothing in order to reduce local damage and prevent systemic effects. Prompt first aid, by thorough washing with large volumes of water reduces the extent and depth of the injury.

Accidents, Occupational↗
PubMed1985

Radical wedge resection for ingrown toenail: long-term results.

This paper describes an operation for ingrown toenail that is simple, has a low recurrence rate, leaves patients with an intact, pain-free, cosmetically acceptable nail-bearing toe, and permits the wearing of normal shoes within a short period of time. Among the numerous techniques devised for the treatment of ingrown toenail, no other operation fulfills all of these criteria. It is usual to sacrifice appearance in the hope of cure. During the last 20 years we have adopted a radical wedge resection that has the advantage of resulting in permanent healing and a good-looking toe. After a first series of 67 cases thus treated without a single recurrence, the technique was used in a further series of 339 cases reported here.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1984

'Therapeutic' burns (Maqua).

Cauterization of the skin by a red-hot iron, a pinch of hot cinder or a burning coal, is a form of 'treatment' used by lay healers in some parts of Africa and the Middle East. The burns are limited to small circular areas, and are usually full-thickness skin loss. Most frequently, the patients do not seek medical treatment and the burns heal by secondary intention. Sometimes, however, disastrous complications such as infectious osteomyelitis, septicaemia and death may occur.

Adult↗
PubMed1982

The take of skin allograft following necrotizing herpes zoster in chronic lymphatic leukaemia (report of a case).

A case of herpes zoster involving the lumbar dermatomes is presented, where an unusual necrosis of the whole skin corresponding to the affected dermatomes was observed. Although it is well known that herpes zoster links with malignancies including chronic lymphatic leukaemia, the necrotizing stage of the skin is unfamiliar. In spite of the fact that malignancy contributes to a decreased host resistance, there is evidence suggesting that herpes zoster virus is the cause of skin necrosis. An allograft skin transplantation was performed successfully in the presence of immune deficient status over a period of six months.

Aged↗
PubMedDate not supplied

Plastic surgery findings in Ethiopian immigrants.

We have encountered infrequent and unfamiliar types of morbid conditions requiring plastic surgery. We present here our clinical experience with five illustrative cases and discuss the typical features of each condition and its treatment.

Adult↗