Burn Reconstruction: The Problems, Techniques, and Applications

October 2009 in “ Clinics in Plastic Surgery ”

David Wainwright

burn reconstruction flaps grafting techniques dermal substitutes thin STSGs perforator flaps epithelial culture technology tissue engineering skin grafts split-thickness skin grafts

TLDR Burn reconstruction improves with new techniques, materials, and tissue engineering.

This document from 2009 discusses the problems, techniques, and applications of burn reconstruction. It covers various areas of the body and provides recommendations for treatment options based on the severity of the contracture. The use of flaps and grafting techniques are discussed, as well as the importance of considering both function and cosmesis in the reconstruction process. The document also mentions the use of dermal substitutes and thin STSGs for certain areas, but notes the risk of recurrence and limits on mobility during the recovery process. The future of burn reconstruction lies in the expanding knowledge of perforator flaps, refinements in dermal substitute and epithelial culture technology, and tissue engineering.

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