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a, b Facial burns on previous burn scars on readmission, prior to grafting. The wounds were cleaned on the ward to remove a thick layer of slough. c Sheet grafting of the scalp skin to nose and d right cheek, 2 weeks post grafting
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Fig1
Despite the wounds having been previously assessed as superficial partial thickness, it was apparent that the burns had failed to improve and would not heal without surgical intervention (see Figs. 1a, b and 2a, b). Grafts were checked at 3 days and found to be intact and adhering well (see Figs. 1c, d and 2c, d).
a Burns to the neck and b the dorsum of the right arm and hand, on previous burn scars on readmission, prior to grafting. The wounds were cleaned on the ward to remove a thick layer of slough. c Meshed grafting to the neck and d right forearm and hand, 2 weeks post grafting
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Fig2
Despite the wounds having been previously assessed as superficial partial thickness, it was apparent that the burns had failed to improve and would not heal without surgical intervention (see Figs. 1a, b and 2a, b). Grafts were checked at 3 days and found to be intact and adhering well (see Figs. 1c, d and 2c, d).
Long-term follow-up (7 months) of grafted burn wounds to a, b the face, c neck, and d right forearm
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Fig3
As is the usual practice in our department, he is undergoing treatment with pressure garments and silicone in order to keep scarring to a minimum and prevent contractures (see Fig. 3).