Principles of Burn Reconstruction Flashcards
Minor burn contractures can be treated with local tissue
and Z-plasties alone
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Advances in microsurgical techniques as well as
composite tissue allotransplantation have opened up new avenues
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Hypertrophic scarring is a major complication after burn injury with
a prevalence of 32% to 72%
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expression of transforming growth
factor beta and its receptors have been associated with postburn
hypertrohic scarring.
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apoptosis of myo
fibroblasts occurs 12 days after injury in normal wound healing
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later at 19 to 30 months
Decraese thr incidance of hyper trophic scar
(1) Wound closure ofa burn that is likely not to heal on its
own in 3 weeks.
(2) Avoidance of sun contact of the scar during the
first 6 months.
(3) Compression garments for those who can tolerate
treatment for up to 1 year.
(4) Keeping the scar moist
cryotherapy one of treatment strategies for hypertrophic scars
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Intralesional corticosteroids enhance collagen degradation
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PDL excellent therapeutic option for the treatment of
younger hypertrophic scars
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PDL MOA
- collagen fiber realignment
- decreased fibroblast proliferation
- neocollagenesis
PDL should use two to six times, for the optimal resolution.
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Caut10n must be used to avoid high energy and high density, which
can cause an iatrogenic burn injury. in co2 laser
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erythematous and
hypertrophic, then a combination of PDL and CO laser can be used
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the benefits of z palsy in burn reconstruction
redirecting a scar, flattening a raised
or depressed scar, and recreating a webspace.
. Preserving the subdermal blood
supply by maximizing thickness and meticulous handling are paramount to a successful outcome and minimizes flap-tip necrosis in Z plasty
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most burn scar contractures that cross a mobile structure, such as an eyelid or a joint, will
require an incision designed across the entire axis of rotation.
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Scar excision can be don in any area of the body insteade of realese and skin graft
F Scar excision may be considered for hypertrophic scarring of the face when the subunit concept
is indicated
the use of CO2 laser scar resurfacing as an
alternative to scar excision should be considered
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use of preoperative tissue
expansion as a delay strategy has gained popularity to decrease the
thickness and bulk while maximizing vascularity.
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flap
debulking is almost guaranteed in the flap that used for burn reconstruction
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Tissue expansion is a valuable tool for the burn reconstructive surgeon
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maximizing advancements
from rectangular tissue expanders most commonly used in burne reconstraction
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Use of pedicled flaps to reconstruct defects in areas of functional
importance or those with exposed critical structures is often easy
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by the presence of previously burned skin in the surrounding tissues
Many surgeons are reluctant to include this previously burned or
previously grafted skin as part of a local or regional flap because of
concerns about damage to its vascularity.
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these concerns
are often unfounded, as the initial thermal injury is generally limited
to the skin and subcutaneous fat, and the underlying fascia and its
axial blood supply are often spared
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ncorporating previously burned16 or grafted skin17·18
into fasciocutaneous flaps for the trunk, hand, and upper extremity
reconstruction without significant differences in flap necrosis
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The cheek is a peripheral
unit of the face and is of near-critical importance
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goals: a normal appearance at a conversational distance,
face that is balanced and symmetric
distinct aesthetic units connected by inconspicuous scars
soft skin texture that
will bear corrective makeup, and the ability for dynamic and natural
facial expression.
A good reconstructive outcome depends on appropriate Subsequent treatment in periorbital area
F good reconstructive outcome depends on appropriate acute treatment
Burns of the periorbita that are not thought to heal within the
first 10 to 14 days should receive early debridement and grafting
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For
the actual lid tissue, we recommend thin split-thickness grafts
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For
the region below the lower lid, thicker split- or full-thickness grafts
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Immediate intervention should be instated to avoid
damage to the globe if ectropion of the upper or lower lid is noted
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For periorbital reconstruction, it is important to address
all regions including the medial canthus, lateral canthus, and upper
and lower lids.
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In upper eyelid, the release can be extend till the lateral and medial canthus
F The release should be performed in the upper
eyelid crease along the entire length of the eyelid just beyond the
medial and lateral canthus
Traction sutures make it easer to perform
a more exact release
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When performing skin graft for upper eyelid should be in single compilerte sheet
F There should be two separate grafts with one over the palpebral lid and one proximal to the confluence of the septum and levator
Geaft consluent to the septum and levator could be thin flap
F proximal graft can be slightly thicker
In upper eyelid skin graft tarssorghafy can be put for 3 days
These tarsorrhaphy sutures can remain for up to 3 weeks,
or permanent tarsorrhaphy sutures can remain for several months
the lower lid, the release should be performed using
a subciliary incision extending the full length of the eyelid
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For the
lower lid, a thin split–thickness graft can be used
F For the
lower lid, a thicker split- or full-thickness graft can be used
the suborbicularis oculi fat can be mobilized
and suspended from the inferior orbital rim
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palatal graft provides tissue and support can be used for missed lamela
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postoperative splinting with tarsorrhaphy or Frost sutures should be
used
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The lateral canthus usually does
not form a similar web in burn
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a canthoplasty best restores position of
the lateral canthus and prevents ectropion.
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If Webbing of the medial canthus is occures with
concurrent with medial canthal ectropion, a concurrent medial canthoplasty should be performed.
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excision and grafting of perioral burns is commonly performed
F excision and grafting ofperioral burns is not
typically performed
Two common sequelae of burns to the lips and
perioral region
microstomia and lower lip eversion
splinting can
prevent or manage successfully
microstomia
F Although splinting can
prevent or manage mild perioral contractures, the durable, successful
management of microstomia is typically surgical
Contractures at the
oral commissure can be insiced and the mucosa (along with underlying
orbicularis oris) can be advanced in a Y-to-V
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In case of lip contracture Small amounts of eversion can be corrected
by horizontal elliptical excision ofthe red lip posterior to the wetdry border
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For more severe contractures and eversion, the surgeon
should release along the entirety ofthe lip just below the white line
and extend beyond the lip slightly
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The release should carry down to
the orbicularis oris but not disturb this muscle layer
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For the upper and lower lips, the release should continue lateral to the modiolus
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