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Two cases of Lyell's syndrome (toxic epidermal necrolysis) managed on a burn unit are presented. The various methods of management are discussed, and the arguments for treating this life-threatening condition on an intensive care burn unit are analysed.
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Síndrome de Stevens-Johnson , Adolescente , Adulto , Unidades de Queimados , Humanos , Masculino , Síndrome de Stevens-Johnson/patologia , Síndrome de Stevens-Johnson/terapiaRESUMO
Thirteen digital clefts (eight patients) were reviewed in which full-thickness plantar instep skin was used in syndactyly release. The results are presented, emphasising the good colour match of plantar instep skin with digital skin. There was a surprising lack of morbidity in the thirteen donor sites.
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Dedos/cirurgia , Retalhos Cirúrgicos , Sindactilia/cirurgia , Adolescente , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Pé/cirurgia , Humanos , LactenteRESUMO
This report describes the use of tissue expansion for late reconstruction of giant exomphalos. An unexpected advantage was reconstruction of the anterior rectus sheath using the posterior capsule formed by the tissue expanders.
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Hérnia Umbilical/cirurgia , Expansão de Tecido , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Masculino , MétodosRESUMO
A method of meshing large sheets of split skin using the Zimmer dermamesher with a standard carrier is described.