Pediatric Burn Reconstruction: Focus on Evidence

Clin Plast Surg. 2017 Oct;44(4):865-873. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2017.05.018. Epub 2017 Jul 14.

Abstract

In this article, the author surveys the best available evidence to guide decision-making in pediatric burn reconstruction. Evidence-based protocols are examined in the context of optimizing form and function in children who have sustained burn injury.

Keywords: Evidence-based medicine; Pediatric burn injury; Pediatric burn reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Axilla / injuries
  • Axilla / surgery
  • Bone Development
  • Breast / growth & development
  • Breast / injuries
  • Breast / surgery
  • Burns / surgery*
  • Child
  • Cicatrix / surgery
  • Contracture / etiology
  • Contracture / surgery
  • Facial Injuries / surgery
  • Hand / growth & development
  • Hand Injuries / surgery
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy
  • Maxillofacial Development
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Preoperative Care
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Skin / growth & development
  • Skin / injuries
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Tissue Expansion