Post-burn scars and scar contractures
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Anesthetic management of a pregnant patient with significant post-burn scars and contractures
Post burn contracture and scarring in obstetric patient is not a very common occurrence. We present this 38-year-old pregnant patient who had extensive post burn scarring involving more than 90% of the body surface area with restricted mouth opening and severe neck contractures. We discuss the various problems encountered in the management of her urgent Cesarean delivery for severe preeclampsia...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0970-0358
DOI: 10.4103/0970-0358.70724