The role of multiplatform messaging applications in burns care and rehabilitation: A systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Multiplatform messaging applications also referred to as cross-platform instant messaging play an important role in delivery of healthcare and education with its low cost, ease of use and accessibility. AIM: To evaluate the existing evidence regarding the use of multiplatform messaging applications in facilitating consultations and decision-making processes in the context of burns care, as well as to assess the impact of such applications on burns care and rehabilitation. METHOD: A systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and PROSPERO protocol CRD42021265203. The CASP and JBI tools were used to evaluate the quality of the studies. Eight hundred fifty-three papers were retrieved from PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, EMBASE and LILACS published up to July 2022 (updated August 2023) with no time restrictions applied. RESULTS: An analysis of the seven studies included in this review, inclusive of 16 Multiplatform messaging applications, revealed six themes. These encompassed the utilization of social media for directing and managing clinical practice, as a mode of communication, for evaluating the quality-of-care provision, for investigating available platforms and their technological features, measuring quality of life and for examining issues related to confidentiality. CONCLUSION: Multiplatform messaging applications offer a solution for individuals with burn injuries to stay in direct contact with burn specialist clinicians for their follow-up and subsequent rehabilitation phase of recovery.

Surviving Sepsis After Burn Campaign.

INTRODUCTION: The Surviving Sepsis Campaign was developed to improve outcomes for all patients with sepsis. Despite sepsis being the primary cause of death after thermal injury, burns have always been excluded from the Surviving Sepsis efforts. To improve sepsis outcomes in burn patients, an international group of burn experts developed the Surviving Sepsis After Burn Campaign (SSABC) as a testable guideline to improve burn sepsis outcomes. METHODS: The International Society for Burn Injuries (ISBI) reached out to regional or national burn organizations to recommend members to participate in the program. Two members of the ISBI developed specific "patient/population, intervention, comparison and outcome" (PICO) questions that paralleled the 2021 Surviving Sepsis Campaign [1]. SSABC participants were asked to search the current literature and rate its quality for each topic. At the Congress of the ISBI, in Guadalajara, Mexico, August 28, 2022, a majority of the participants met to create "statements" based on the literature. The "summary statements" were then sent to all members for comment with the hope of developing an 80% consensus. After four reviews, a consensus statement for each topic was created or "no consensus" was reported. RESULTS: The committee developed sixty statements within fourteen topics that provide guidance for the early treatment of sepsis in burn patients. These statements should be used to improve the care of sepsis in burn patients. The statements should not be considered as "static" comments but should rather be used as guidelines for future testing of the best treatments for sepsis in burn patients. They should be updated on a regular basis. CONCLUSION: Members of the burn community from the around the world have developed the Surviving Sepsis After Burn Campaign guidelines with the goal of improving the outcome of sepsis in burn patients.

National multicentric study on the incidence of alcohol burns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BACKGROUND: Burns are traumatic wounds that occur when skin is exposed to an amount of energy greater than its maximum dissipation capacity. Alcohol, because it fuels flames and its vapor can cause an explosion, is one of the most common causal agents of burns in Brazil. In late 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a sudden and substantial increase in the use of 70% alcohol (w/v) for antisepsis. OBJECTIVES: To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of alcohol burns during the COVID-19 pandemic in participating Burn Treatment Centers, as well as the severity and treatment of these burns. METHOD: Descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative and retrospective study based on data obtained from medical records of patients treated in participating Burn Treatment Centers. Data collection included origin, gender, education level, occupation, circumstance of the accident, wound depth and type of treatment. RESULTS: Of eight participating centers, theHospital da Restauraç ão Gov. Paulo Guerra Burn Treatment Center experienced the highest number of alcohol burn patients (38.4%) and male gender accounted for 53.6% of all cases. Predominant occupations were those that involve domestic activities (29%) and 48.6% of patients had not completed elementary school. The most common cause was an accident during cooking (35.5%) followed by suicide attempt (18.3%). More than half (58.6%) of the patients had concomitant second and third degree burns and wound treatment of choice was surgical (43.1%). CONCLUSIONS: The predominant population in this study was male, had a lower level of education, resided in the northeast region and had an occupation carried out in a domestic environment. The latter may reflect the population's longer stay at home due to social constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. There were a large number of second and third degree burns and, as a consequence, a high number of cases in which surgical treatment was required.

Complications using tissue expanders in burn sequelae treatment at a reference university hospital: a retrospective study.

BACKGROUND: tissue expanders have high relevance in plastic surgery and among indications it is worth mentioning their use in the treatment of burn reconstruction. Although it shows good results, its use requires special care because some complications can interrupt the reconstruction process. The objective of this study was to report the experience of the Clinics Hospital (University of Sao Paulo) with the use of tissue expanders to treat burn sequelae, establishing the incidence of complications, and identifying risk factors for their occurrence. METHODS: a retrospective, observational, and analytical study, evaluating the use of expanders in burns sequelae treatment from 2009 to 2018. RESULTS: 245 expanders were placed in 84 patients, 215 were female, with a mean age of 19.96 years, being 40% in the trunk and 20% in the scalp, with a predominance of rectangular shape in 76.7% of cases. Complications were classified as major and minor.Complications occurred in 17.95% of cases, and extrusion and infection were the most common. There was a higher incidence of complications in expanders used in the upper and lower limbs as well as in those who did not undergo concomitant expansion (p <0.05), with an even higher chance of major complications in patients submitted to additional expansion. From 2009 to 2018, we observed a decrease in the incidence of complications. CONCLUSION: the complication rate (17.95%) is similar to other studies of the literature, there was a higher rate of complication with expanders placed in the limbs and a higher rate of major complications when additional expansion was done.

Orofacial rehabilitation after severe orofacial and neck burn: Experience in a Brazilian burn reference centre.

OBJECTIVE: To quantify the benefits of a functional oral rehabilitation program for impairment caused by full thickness orofacial and neck burns, comparing the effects of early and late intervention. METHODS: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted in a burn reference center over a two-year period. Patients with full thickness orofacial and neck burns were divided in two groups: Group 1 was composed by 14 patients who began the rehabilitation program 3-12 months after the burn injury; Group 2 was composed by 15 patients who began the rehabilitation program more than 12 months after the burn injury. Treatment was based on current strategies of non-surgical exercises for orofacial contracture management. Outcome measurements included an oral motor clinical evaluation and the assessment of the mandibular range of movement. RESULTS: The functional rehabilitation program was effective in reestablishing the oral motor functions (i.e deficits reduced to approximately 15% when compared to the optimal possible scores) and in restoring horizontal mouth opening dimensions, with more than 70% of the patients presenting measurements within the expected normal limits at the end of treatment. Our results did not indicate differences in performance between the group of patients in neither set of assessments, i.e. pre and post treatment (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: The results of this study indicate that non-invasive orofacial contracture management is effective for patients with orofacial and neck burns, including those with long term sequelae.

Complications using tissue expanders in burn sequelae treatment at a reference university hospital: a retrospective study / Complicações com o uso de expansores teciduais para tratamento de sequela de queimaduras em um hospital universitário de referência: estudo retrospectivo

ABSTRACT Background: tissue expanders have high relevance in plastic surgery and among indications it is worth mentioning their use in the treatment of burn reconstruction. Although it shows good results, its use requires special care because some complications can interrupt the reconstruction process. The objective of this study was to report the experience of the Clinics Hospital (University of Sao Paulo) with the use of tissue expanders to treat burn sequelae, establishing the incidence of complications, and identifying risk factors for their occurrence. Methods: a retrospective, observational, and analytical study, evaluating the use of expanders in burns sequelae treatment from 2009 to 2018. Results: 245 expanders were placed in 84 patients, 215 were female, with a mean age of 19.96 years, being 40% in the trunk and 20% in the scalp, with a predominance of rectangular shape in 76.7% of cases. Complications were classified as major and minor.Complications occurred in 17.95% of cases, and extrusion and infection were the most common. There was a higher incidence of complications in expanders used in the upper and lower limbs as well as in those who did not undergo concomitant expansion (p <0.05), with an even higher chance of major complications in patients submitted to additional expansion. From 2009 to 2018, we observed a decrease in the incidence of complications. Conclusion: the complication rate (17.95%) is similar to other studies of the literature, there was a higher rate of complication with expanders placed in the limbs and a higher rate of major complications when additional expansion was done.

RESUMO Introdução: os expansores teciduais são de importante relevância na cirurgia plástica, e dentre suas indicações destaca-se seu uso no tratamento de sequelas de queimaduras. Ainda que apresente bons resultados, seu uso requer cuidados especiais pois a incidência de complicações não é desprezível. Objetivo: relatar a experiência do Hospital das Clínicas da FMUSP com a utilização de expansores teciduais para tratamento de sequelas de queimaduras, estabelecendo a incidência de complicações e identificando possíveis fatores de risco para ocorrência das mesmas. Método: estudo retrospectivo, observacional e analítico, avaliando o uso de expansores no tratamento de sequelas de queimaduras no período de 2009 a 2018 no Hospital das Clínicas da FMUSP. Resultados: no período de análise estabelecido, foram colocados 245 expansores, sendo 215 em pacientes do sexo feminino, com idade média de 19,96 anos, sendo 40% em tronco e 20% em couro cabeludo, predominando uso do retangular em 76,7% dos casos. As complicações foram divididas em maiores e menores. As complicações ocorreram em 17,95% dos casos, sendo extrusão e infecção as de maior incidência. Houve maior incidência de complicação em expansores utilizados nos membros superiores e inferiores bem como naqueles que não realizaram expansão concomitante (p<0,05), havendo ainda maior chance de complicações absolutas nos pacientes submetidos à expansão adicional. Observou-se também diminuição no número de complicações entre 2009 e 2018. Conclusão: a taxa de complicação (17,95%) é semelhante a da literatura, observando-se maior taxa de complicação nos expansores colocados em membros e maior taxa de complicações absolutas quando realizada expansão adicional.

Comparative long-term study between two dermal regeneration templates for the reconstruction of burn scar contractures in humans: Clinical and histological results.

The advent of dermal regeneration templates has fostered major advances in the treatment of acute burns and their sequelae, in the last three decades. Both data on morphological aspects of the newly-formed tissue, and clinical trials comparing different templates, are few. The goal of this study was to prospectively analyze the outcome of randomized patients treated with two of the existing templates, followed by thin skin autograft. They are both 2 mm-thick bovine collagen templates (Matriderm® and Integra®), the latter includes a superficial silicone layer. Surgery was performed on patients with impaired mobility resulting from burn sequelae (n = 12 per template) in a two-step procedure. Negative pressure therapy was applied after surgery; patients were monitored for 12 months. No intra or postoperative complications were observed. Data on scar skin quality (Vancouver scar scale), rate of mobility recovery, and graft contraction were recorded; as well as morphological analyses at light microscopical level. Improvement in mobility and skin quality were demonstrated along with graft contraction, in all patients. The double layer template showed the best performance in retraction rate, skin quality and mobility recovery. The subepidermal newly-formed connective tissue showed no histoarchitectural differences between the templates. The double layer template was not absorbed up to 12 months after placement.

Correlation between scar assessment scales and orofacial myofunctional disorders in patients with head and neck burns. / Correlação entre escalas de avaliação da cicatrização e as alterações miofuncionais orofaciais em pacientes com queimaduras de cabeça e pescoço.

PURPOSE: Verify the correlation between two scar assessment scales and the presence of orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD) in patients with head and neck (H&N) burns. METHODS: Participants of this study were 16 adult individuals with H&N full-thickness burns. Data were collected through assessment of mandibular range of movement and application of the following instruments: Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS), Vancouver Scar Scale, and Orofacial Myofunctional Evaluation with Scores (OMES). RESULTS: Results showed moderate negative correlation between the variables deglutition, breathing, total score of the functions, total score on the OMES and scores on the scar assessment scales, indicating that the higher (more severe) the scores on these scales, the lower the scores on the items of the OMES (indicative of greater OMD severity). No correlations were observed between the items of the OMES and the POSAS Patient scale. CONCLUSION: Results suggest that there is correlation between scar severity in burn patients, measured through clinical scales, and presence of OMD. Patients who present scores indicative of H&N pathological scars should be immediately referred to orofacial myofunctional assessment.

OBJETIVO: Verificar a correlação entre duas escalas para avaliação das cicatrizes pós-queimaduras com as alterações miofuncionais orofaciais em pacientes queimados. MÉTODO: Participaram do estudo 16 adultos com sequelas de queimaduras de terceiro grau em cabeça e pescoço. As etapas de coleta de dados envolveram: aplicação das escalas de avaliação da cicatrização Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scales (POSAS) e Vancouver Scar Scale, aplicação da Avaliação Miofuncional Orofacial com Escores Expandidos (AMIOFE-E) e avaliação da mobilidade mandibular. RESULTADOS: Os resultados indicaram correlação negativa moderada entre os itens de deglutição, respiração, escore total de funções e escore total na AMIOFE-E e as escalas de cicatriz, indicando que, quanto mais grave a pontuação nessas escalas, menor a pontuação nos itens do AMIOFE-E (indicativo de maior alteração). Não foram observadas correlações entre os itens da avaliação clínica da motricidade orofacial e a escala de gravidade da cicatriz preenchida pelos pacientes. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados do presente estudo sugerem que existe uma correlação entre a gravidade da cicatriz de pacientes queimados, medida por meio de escalas médicas, e as alterações miofuncionais orofaciais. Pacientes que apresentarem pontuação indicativa de cicatrizes patológicas em região de cabeça e pescoço devem ser imediatamente encaminhados para avaliação miofuncional orofacial.

Evaluation of oral-motor movements and facial mimic in patients with head and neck burns by a public service in Brazil.

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to analyze the characteristics of oral-motor movements and facial mimic in patients with head and neck burns. METHODS: An observational descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with patients who suffered burns to the head and neck and who were referred to the Division of Orofacial Myology of a public hospital for assessment and rehabilitation. Only patients presenting deep partial-thickness and full-thickness burns to areas of the face and neck were included in the study. Patients underwent clinical assessment that involved an oral-motor evaluation, mandibular range of movement assessment, and facial mimic assessment. Patients were divided into two groups: G1 - patients with deep partial-thickness burns; G2 - patients with full-thickness burns. RESULTS: Our final study sample comprised 40 patients: G1 with 19 individuals and G2 with 21 individuals. The overall scores obtained in the clinical assessment of oral-motor organs indicated that patients with both second- and third-degree burns presented deficits related to posture, position and mobility of the oral-motor organs. Considering facial mimic, groups significantly differed when performing voluntary facial movements. Patients also presented limited maximal incisor opening. Deficits were greater for individuals in G2 in all assessments. CONCLUSION: Patients with head and neck burns present significant deficits related to posture, position and mobility of the oral myofunctional structures, including facial movements.

Evaluation of oral-motor movements and facial mimic in patients with head and neck burns by a public service in Brazil

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to analyze the characteristics of oral-motor movements and facial mimic in patients with head and neck burns. METHODS: An observational descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with patients who suffered burns to the head and neck and who were referred to the Division of Orofacial Myology of a public hospital for assessment and rehabilitation. Only patients presenting deep partial-thickness and full-thickness burns to areas of the face and neck were included in the study. Patients underwent clinical assessment that involved an oral-motor evaluation, mandibular range of movement assessment, and facial mimic assessment. Patients were divided into two groups: G1 - patients with deep partial-thickness burns; G2 - patients with full-thickness burns. RESULTS: Our final study sample comprised 40 patients: G1 with 19 individuals and G2 with 21 individuals. The overall scores obtained in the clinical assessment of oral-motor organs indicated that patients with both second- and third-degree burns presented deficits related to posture, position and mobility of the oral-motor organs. Considering facial mimic, groups significantly differed when performing voluntary facial movements. Patients also presented limited maximal incisor opening. Deficits were greater for individuals in G2 in all assessments. CONCLUSION: Patients with head and neck burns present significant deficits related to posture, position and mobility of the oral myofunctional structures, including facial movements. .

Reconstrução do complexo areolomamilar da mama queimada com retalho trilobado autonomizado / Reconstruction of a burned nipple-areola complex using an autonomized star flap

Introdução: A reconstrução do complexo areolomamilar é a fase final da reconstrução mamária. As técnicas de reconstrução do mamilo mais utilizadas são com retalhos locais ou enxertos. A utilização destas técnicas em mamas que sofreram queimaduras apresenta resultados indesejados, em decorrência da menor vascularização da pele lesada. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a utilização do retalho trilobado autonomizado na reconstrução do mamilo em mamas queimadas. Métodos: Oito pacientes do sexo feminino tiveram seus mamilos reconstruídas em dois tempos cirúrgicos. Resultados: Não ocorreram complicações, como necrose, deiscência, perda completa da projeção do novo mamilo ou infecção. A projeção média ao término da cirurgia foi de 15,25 mm e, após seis meses de reconstrução, foi de 3 mm, permanecendo estável. Todas as pacientes ficaram satisfeitas com os resultados. Conclusão: Concluímos que a autonomização deu segurança à reconstrução do mamilo em mamas queimadas e manteve projeção mínima satisfatória do mamilo reconstruído.

Introduction: Reconstruction of the nipple-areola complex is the final stage of breast reconstruction. The most common nipple reconstruction techniques use local flaps or grafts. However, these techniques in cases of burns produce undesirable outcomes due to the decreased vascularization of damaged skin. The objective of this work was to evaluate the use of the autonomized star flap in the nipple reconstruction of burned breasts. Methods: Nipples were reconstructed in eight female patients in two surgeries each. Results: There were no complications such as necrosis, dehiscence, complete loss of projection of the new nipple, or infection. The mean projection at the end of surgery was 15.25 mm; 6 months after reconstruction, it was 3 mm, showing stability. All patients were satisfied with their results. Conclusion: We conclude that autonomization leads to safe reconstruction of the nipple on burned breasts and maintains a satisfactory minimal projection of the reconstructed nipple.

Tratamento da sequela de queimadura com uso de substituto dérmico aloplástico, avaliação clínica e histológica: estudo piloto / Clinical and histological evaluation of dermal regeneration in burn sequel with use of alloplastic dermal substitute: pilot stud

Introdução: O surgimento dos substitutos de regeneração dérmica nas duas últimas décadas permitiu um grande avanço no tratamento tanto das queimaduras agudas como das sequelas. No entanto, ainda há carência de informações sobre a relação entre os resultados clínicos e o que ocorre no tecido com cada tipo de matriz. Objetivo: Avaliar o aspecto histológico e correlacioná-lo aos resultados clínicos obtidos com o uso de dois tipos de substitutos dérmicos existentes no mercado, um deles mais fino e com uma lâmina de silicone (Integra®) e outro mais espesso e sem essa lâmina de silicone (Matriderm®). Método: Dez pacientes com sequelas de queimaduras foram tratados. Cada 5 pacientes receberam um desses dois tipos de matriz, ambos associados à terapia de pressão negativa. Após 19 dias, foi realizado um autoenxerto fino. Foram colhidas biópsias 12, 60 e 180 dias após o enxerto. Resultados: A análise histológica de ambos os substitutos mostrou o crescimento de tecido conjuntivo bem vascularizado sobre o leito cirúrgico destituído do tecido cicatricial original, com desenvolvimento adequado para recebimento do enxerto. Porém, houve diferenças quanto ao tempo de permanência no tecido, à integridade e à retração das matrizes: o substituto dérmico mais espesso apresentou maior retração tecidual, mas, também, maiores taxas de integração, e deixou de ser observado nos cortes histológicos mais precocemente em relação ao substituto fino com lâmina de silicone. Conclusão: O substituto dérmico de duas camadas (com lâmina de silicone) mostrou-se do ponto de vista clínico com menor retração ao longo de 6 meses, assim como com menor contagem de Vancouver. Do ponto de vista histológico, as diferenças foram apenas quanto à presença de matriz.

Introduction: The appearance of the dermal substitute regeneration over the last two decades has allowed large steps to be taken in the treatment of both acute burns and its sequels. However, there is still lack of information regarding the relationship between the clinical outcomes and what happens in the tissue with each kind of substitute. Objective: To evaluate the histological aspect and correlate it with the clinical results obtained using two kinds of dermal substitute available, one thinner and with a layer of silicone (Integra®) and one thicker and without silicone layers (Matriderm®). Methods: Ten patients with burn sequels were treated: 05 with Integra® and the others with Matriderm®, both associated to the therapy of negative pressure. After 19 days, a thin autograft was performed. After 12, 60 and 180 days from the grafting, biopsies were collected. Results: The histological analysis of both dermal substitutes has shown the growth of vascularized connective tissue where the scarred tissue was settled before, with the right development for receiving the graft. However, there were differences regarding the time it stayed on the tissue, the integrity and retraction of the dermal substitutes: the thicker dermal substitute has presented larger retraction of the tissue but, also, higher rates of integration and could no longer be observed in the histological cuts earlier than the thinner substitute with a silicon layer. Conclusion: Two layers dermal substitute (silicone sheet) proved from the clinical point of view with lower shrinkage over 6 months and less Vancouver count. From the histological point of view, the differences were only for the presence of the matrix.

Estudo comparativo entre pentoxifilina e triancinolona no tratamento das cicatrizes hipertróficas pós-queimadura quanto à remodelação do colágeno e das fibras do sistema elástico / Comparative study of pentoxifylline and triamcinolone in the treatment of post-burn hypertrophic scars on the collagen remodeling and elastic system fibers

Introdução: O tratamento das sequelas cicatriciais permanece um desafio na prática diária. Corticosteroides injetáveis são amplamente utilizados no combate a queloides e cicatrizes hipertróficas, mas substâncias como a pentoxifilina (PTF) também têm demonstrado eficácia clínica na modulação dessas cicatrizes. Objetivos: No presente estudo, propusemos a comparação dos efeitos da PTF e do corticosteroide triancinolona nas cicatrizes hipertróficas de pacientes vítimas de queimaduras por meio de análise histológica da organização das fibras que contêm colágeno e das fibras do sistema elástico. Métodos: Foram estudadas amostras de pele cicatricial de 10 pacientes, entre 20 e 40 anos, com história de queimaduras em tronco, com até 24 meses de evolução, não tratadas cirurgicamente. Cada paciente teve duas áreas cicatriciais tratadas, uma com Hexacetonido de Triancinolona 20 mg/ml e outra com Pentoxifilina 1 mg/ ml; tendo sido realizadas três aplicações intracicatriciais com intervalos mensais. Uma biópsia de cada área tratada foi colhida após 30 dias de cada aplicação. Resultados: Os resultados clínicos foram evidentes e semelhantes para as duas drogas: diminuição da espessura, do prurido, da hiperemia e da consistência da cicatriz. Não se observaram diferenças arquiteturais no tecido conjuntivo subepidérmico quando comparadas a cicatriz original com as cicatrizes após cada tipo de tratamento (grandes feixes de fibras colágenas em todas as direções, com ausência de fibras do sistema elástico). Estudos subsequentes envolvendo a análise da espessura total da cicatriz e o grau de vascularização/ inflamação presentes se fazem necessários na investigação da justificativa da eficácia clínica dos tratamentos. Conclusão: Concluímos que a PTF teve uma resposta clínica e morfológica similar à triancinolona nos casos tratados.

Introduction: The treatment of scarring sequelae remains challenge in daily practice. Injecting corticosteroids are widely used to combat keloids and hypertrophic scars, but substances such as pentoxifylline (PTF) have also demonstrated clinical efficacy in modulating these scars. Objectives: This study set out to compare the effects of TFP and corticosteroid triamcinolone in hypertrophic scars of burn victims by histological analysis of the organization of the fibers containing collagen and elastic system fibers. Methods: Scar skin samples from 10patients were studied between 20 and 40 years, with a history of burns on the trunk, up to 24 months of evolution, not surgically treated. Each patient had two treated scar areas, one with triamcinolone hexacetonide 20 mg/ml and the other with pentoxifylline 1 mg/ml; having been held three intracicatriciais applications at monthly intervals. A biopsy of each treated area was harvested after 30 days of each application. Results: The clinical results were evident and similar for the two drugs: thinning, itching, hyperemia and scar consistency. There were no differences in architectural subepidermal connective tissue when compared with the original scar scars after each treatment (large bundles of collagen fibers in all directions with no elastic system fibers). Subsequent studies involving the analysis of the total thickness of the scar and the extent of vascularization/inflammation gifts are needed to investigate the reasons of clinical efficacy of treatments. Conclusion: We conclude that TFP had a clinical and morphological response similar to triamcinolone in treated cases.

Treatment of extrinsic ectropion on burned face with facial suspension technique.

UNLABELLED: The extrinsic ectropion is a condition with low prevalence characterized by an ectropion with normal eyelid and anatomy unchanged and the cause is found in tissues adjacent orbits. There are not many studies in the literature regarding their treatment, especially without addressing the eyelid respecting its anatomical integrity. PURPOSE: To evaluate the outcome of 8 extrinsic ectropions secondary to facial burns treated with facial suspension technique. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Five patients were evaluated with sequelae of facial burns and extrinsic unilateral or bilateral ectropion, a total of 8 ectropions. The technique used was the endoscopic facial suspension with or without release of the facial scar retraction. We evaluated the position of the lower lid over medium-pupillary line, symptoms, complications and patient satisfaction in a 24 months follow-up. RESULTS: 6 Peri-orbital regions showed good results and two moderate results, all cases had clinical improvement of the ectropion, the symptoms and the esthetic aspect; there was not any complication or reoperation. There was a gain of 2.2-26.2% of the lower eyelid margin position in relation to the horizontal mid-pupillary line. CONCLUSION: The endoscopic facial suspension proved to be a surgical technique with low morbidity and efficient treatment in 8 facial extrinsic ectropion.

Uso de matriz dérmica associado ao curativo por pressão negativa na abordagem da contratura em pacientes queimados / Use of dermal matrix and negative pressure dressings for the treatment of contractures in burn patients

INTRODUÇÃO: O aperfeiçoamento no tratamento inicial do paciente queimado, por meio da reposição volêmica e, principalmente, com excisão e enxertia precoce das lesões, resultou em profundo impacto na evolução dos indivíduos queimados, ocorrendo aumento da taxa de sobrevida. Com a maior sobrevida desses pacientes surgiu um novo desafio para a cirurgia reparadora, o tratamento das sequelas de queimaduras, principalmente compostas pelas contraturas. O objetivo deste estudo é demonstrar o uso da matriz dérmica artificial associado a terapia por pressão negativa no tratamento de sequelas de queimaduras. MÉTODO: Foram selecionados 10 pacientes com contratura por queimadura. Os pacientes selecionados foram submetidos a liberação da contratura cicatricial e colocação de matriz dérmica artificial (Integra®), conforme técnica padrão, e curativo por pressão negativa para cobertura. A cada 5 dias, foram realizadas trocas do curativo até completar período de 3 semanas a 4 semanas. Após esse período, o leito foi submetido a enxertia de pele. Os pacientes foram questionados, no pré e pós-operatório, quanto a sua satisfação com os aspectos estético e funcional da região abordada. RESULTADOS: Houve integração de cerca de 98% da matriz de regeneração dérmica na área em que a contratura foi ressecada. Também ocorreu integração de aproximadamente 85% dos enxertos utilizados. Todos os pacientes abordados referiram significativa melhora estética e, principalmente, funcional da região abordada. CONCLUSÕES: O uso da matriz de regeneração dérmica associado a terapia por pressão negativa promove maior taxa de sucesso na abordagem da contratura cicatricial, proporcionando melhor resultado tanto funcional como estético nos pacientes com sequelas graves de queimadura.

BACKGROUND: Burn patients are initially treated with volume replacement and, importantly, subsequent excision and early grafting of their injuries. These first aid measures improve the progress and survival rates of burned individuals. However, this treatment creates a new challenge in reparative surgery with regard to the management of burn sequelae, which mainly include contractures. In this study, we aimed to assess the effect of artificial dermal matrix application and negative pressure therapy on the treatment of burn sequelae. METHODS: Ten patients with burn contractures were selected for this study and underwent scar contracture release, wound coverage with an artificial dermal matrix (Integra®), and negative pressure dressing according to the standard procedures. Dressing changes were performed every 5 days for 3-4 weeks. A skin graft was then laid on the wound bed. In the pre- and postoperative period, the patients were asked to rate their satisfaction with the aesthetic and functional aspects of the treated region. RESULTS: In the areas in which the contractures were resected, integration of almost 98% of the dermal regeneration matrix was observed. Also integration was observed in 85% of the grafts used. All the patients reported a significant aesthetic and, in particular, functional improvement of the treated region. CONCLUSIONS: The use of dermal regeneration matrix and negative pressure therapy for the treatment of scar contractures improves the success rate and the aesthetic and functional outcomes of patients with severe burn sequelae.

Avaliação do estado de saúde de adolescentes vítimas de queimadura em processo reabilitação por meio da Burn Specific Helth Scale – Revised (BSHS-R) / Assessment of health status of adolescents burn victims undergoing rehabilitation through the Burn Specific Helth Scale – Revised (BSHS-R)

Introdução: No adolescente, a queimadura pode impactar negativamente nas alterações fisiológicas e psíquicas próprias da idade, gerando repercussões físicas, emocionais e sociais que o afetarão ao longo da vida. Para mensurar as consequências da queimadura na vida do adolescente, há a necessidade da avaliação do estado de saúde. Objetivo: O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o estado de saúde do adolescente vítima de queimadura em processo de reabilitação. Método: Foi realizado estudo transversal com 63 adolescentes vítimas de queimadura acompanhados pelo Ambulatório de Cirurgia Plástica e Queimaduras do Instituto Central do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo. Aplicados o Instrumento Sócio-demográfico e Clínico e a Burn Specific Health Scale – Revised (BSHS-R). Para a realização das análises, foi utilizada estatística descritiva e a ANOVA e avaliação de confiabilidade (Cronbach-). Resultados: A análise descritiva demonstrou que, na BSHS-R, os domínios mais afetados foram sensibilidade térmica, afeto/imagem corporal e regime terapêutico, não havendo diferença estatística entre eles. Conclusão: Os resultados obtidos comprovam a confiabilidade do instrumento aplicado, possibilitando a avaliação do estado de saúde dos adolescentes durante o processo de reabilitação.

Introduction: In the adolescent burn may negatively impact on the physiological and psychological own age, generating physical, emotional and social factors that affect the lifelong. To evaluate consequences of burning on the life of adolescents is necessary the need for assessment of health status. Objective: This study aimed to assess the health status of adolescent burn victim in the process of rehabilitation. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 63 adolescent burn victims accompanied by the Clinic of Plastic Surgery and Burns of the Central Institute of Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de São Paulo. Applied Instrument Sociodemographic and clinical and the Burn Specific Health Scale – Revised (BSHS-R). For the study we used descriptive statistics and ANOVA and reliability assessment (Cronbach-). Results: The descriptive analysis showed that the BSHS-R domains were more affected in thermal sensitivity, affection/body image and treatment with no statistical difference between them. Conclusion: The results confirm the reliability of the instrument applied allowing the evaluation of health status of adolescents during the rehabilitation process.

Algoritmo de tratamento cirúrgico do paciente com sequela de queimadura / Surgical treatment algorithm of patient with burn sequelae

O presente estudo foi realizado no ambulatório de sequelas de queimaduras do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo e propõe um algoritmo de tratamento de sequelas de queimaduras que facilitem o raciocínio e, principalmente, seja estabelecida uma lógica de atendimento baseado em evidências. O ambulatório consta com o seguimento de 640 pacientes, que têm sido tratados com este algoritmo de atendimento.

The present paper was developed at the Clinics Hospital of University of Sao Paulo and propose and algorithm to treat burn sequelae that facilitates the thinking and, specially, been established a logical way to decide the treatment of burn sequelae. Six hundred forty patients are been under treatment and they used to developed the algorithm.

Tratamento de microstomia grave: relato de caso / Treatment of severe microstomia: case report

O tratamento da microstomia é frequentemente um desafio no dia-a-dia do tratamento das sequelas de queimaduras. De maneira geral, as técnicas utilizadas são complexas, com resultados muitas vezes insatisfatórios e com alta taxa de recidiva. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo apresentar um caso grave de microstomia em uma criança de 2 anos, que teve sua resolução alcançada de forma simples, prática e econômica em contrapartida aos métodos tradicionais que muitas vezes são caros, complexos e pouco práticos.

The microstomia treatment is still a challenge in the day by day of the burn sequelae treatment. Usually, the techniques are complex, with poor results and high incidence of recurrence. This study presents a severe case of microstomia in a 2 years old child. The solution was simple, and cheap, in comparison to the traditional surgical methods, usually expensive, complex and low acessibility in a small Center.