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Late problems in burns.

D H Parks
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In summary, the commonest late physical complications of the burn injury have been reviewed and an approach to their management described. An understanding of the pathophysiology of the conditions is invaluable in planning one's approach to these problems. The techniques to control and correct chronic wound and hypertrophic scar and contractural deformities have been described. We present only a brief summary of the techniques found most reliable in the management of a large group of burned children over many years.

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AxillaBreastBurnsChildCicatrixContractureDermatologic Surgical ProceduresEar, ExternalElbowFaceGranulation TissueHumansHypertrophyKneeMouthNeckSkinSurgery, PlasticTime FactorsWound HealingJournal Article

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D H Parks. 1977. Late problems in burns.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/913040/

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