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A Clinical Observation of Chemical Burn
Journal of Korean Burn Society ; : 131-134, 2009.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-204605
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

As the mode of living has been changed, the chemical burn patients are increasing. In chemical injuries, tissue destruction continues until chemical agent is neutralized.

METHODS:

We reviewed medical records of 30 chemical burn patients who were admitted to Hanil General Hospital from January 2000 to September 2009. The charts were reviewed for sex, age, chemical agent, mode, site, treatments, kinds of operation and complications. All patients received massive saline irrigation as the first management.

RESULTS:

The ratio of male to female was 2.751. The prevalent age group was between 41 and 50 years old. The most common chemical agent was acetic acid which was used for treatment of skin disease. The incidence of work-related burns was 66%. The most common prevalent site was hand. The extent of burn below 5% of total body surface was 90%. The majority of patients were treated with conventional dressing, but some patients were treated by skin graft, amputation and flap. The most common complications were hypertrophic scar and hyperpigmentation.

CONCLUSION:

Both functional and cosmetic problems can occur in chemical burns. Education and guide are necessary to reduce incidence of chemical burns by carelessness and folk remedies.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Skin / Skin Diseases / Bandages / Burns / Burns, Chemical / Medical Records / Incidence / Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / Acetic Acid / Transplants Type of study: Incidence study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Korean Burn Society Year: 2009 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Skin / Skin Diseases / Bandages / Burns / Burns, Chemical / Medical Records / Incidence / Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / Acetic Acid / Transplants Type of study: Incidence study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Korean Burn Society Year: 2009 Type: Article