Successful treatment of burns with tissue chronic wounds

Nguyen Thi Huong1,, Ho Thi Van Anh1, Nguyen Thi Thu Minh1
1 Le Huu Trac National Burn Hospital

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Abstract

Pediatric burns represent a significant global health concern, accounting for a notable portion of nonfatal injuries among children. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 180,000 deaths annually result from burns, with the majority occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Severe burns have a major impact on physical health and mental health, especially on children who are still developing. Aim’ treatment aims are to improve wound healing, avoiding the formation of “pathological scars” such as hypertrophic scars that affect the patient's quality of life. Early excision and skin grafting surgery can reduce the risk of infection, increase survival rates, and decrease the likelihood of chronic wound formation. However, some burn treatment units are still not applying this technique effectively. The National Burn Hospital has admitted and treated many patients with chronic granulation tissue, accompanied by prolonged psychological disorders.
We report a case, a female, 6 years old, with the diagnosis of 22% granulation on face, neck, trunk, back, and limbs who were treated at other hospitals, failed skin graft many times then transferred to our hospital on day 100.

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