Publications by authors named "A P Corcos"
Hand burns have a significant impact on the long-term function of burn patients. Recently, new protocols and technologies, such as dermal substitutes, have been introduced for the treatment of hand burns. This cross-sectional study investigates the preferred current management of acute hand burns and the role of dermal substitutes in treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Free tissue transfer is usually considered as a last resort in severe burn cases, when skin substitutes and local flaps are not viable options. Prior studies have demonstrated a free flap loss rate ranging from 0% to 44%. The aim of this study is to identify the ideal timing to perform free flap reconstruction in acute burn-related injuries to minimize free flap loss.
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- Large burns cause significant changes in the body, but survival rates have improved due to better critical care and early treatment methods.
- Healing large burn wounds is still difficult because of limited donor skin, slow healing, and weakened immune systems.
- Combining skin substitutes and new grafting techniques can lead to better healing outcomes, and it’s important to discuss care goals with patients who might have a poor prognosis.
Free Flap Failure and Complications in Acute Burns: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
October 2023
Background: Severe acute burn injuries represent a challenge to the reconstructive surgeon. Free flap reconstruction might be required in cases of significant critical structure exposure and soft tissue deficits, when local options are unavailable. This study aimed to determine the free flap complication rate in acute burn patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The serological safety of transfusing low titer group O whole blood (LTOWB) with an anti-A and anti-B titer of <100 was evaluated in group O and non-group O trauma recipients.
Methods: Civilian adult trauma patients who received ≥4 units of leukoreduced LTOWB during their initial resuscitation and who survived for >24 h after admission at two level 1 trauma centers were included in this retrospective study. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), total bilirubin, haptoglobin, potassium, creatinine were evaluated on the day of LTOWB transfusion (day 0) and on the next 3 days.