Treatment of chest burn contracture causing respiratory compromise with island release and grafting using cross-link collagen and Integra™ bilayer dressing
Post-burn skin contractures of the anterior and lateral abdomen and chest may result in respiratory compromise due to limitation of rib excursion. This case report describes a young man with respiratory compromise limiting his daily activity and function, as a result of a 90% burn sustained 6 years...
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Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles
2014-04-01
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| Series: | Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles |
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| Online Access: | http://pulmonarychronicles.com/index.php/pulmonarychronicles/article/view/115 |