Fractional CO2 laser therapy of hypertrophic scars - evaluation of efficacy and treatment protocol optimization.

Introduction: Hypertrophic scars are an unwanted and mutilating consequence of deep burns, and are further exacerbated by extensive burn injuries. Fractional CO2 laser therapy is one of the methods for complex treatment of hypertrophic scars, it has been used since 2007 [1]. Although its effectiveness has been objectively proven in clinical practice, the optimal settings parameters have not been determined.

MEEK MICROGRAFTING TECHNIQUE AND ITS USE IN THE TREATMENT OF SEVERE BURN INJURIES AT THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OSTRAVA BURN CENTER.

Background: Early necrectomy and skin autotransplantation are prerequisites for successful treatment of extensive burns. Insufficient autograft donor site availability is a limiting factor. The Meek micrografting technique, published by C.

Analysis of a retrospective double-centre data-collection for the treatment of burns using biological cover Xe-derma®.

Xe-Derma(®) is a new biological acellular temporary wound cover derived from pig dermis in the form of a mesh of collagen and elastic fibers. It is recommended for use in similar indications as classical pig xenografts. A data collection of 2 burns centres in the treatment of burns with Xe-Derma(®) was obtained from the medical records of 101 patients admitted from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011.

Toxic epidermal necrolysis complicating antibiotic treatment of puerperal endometritis: a case report.

The aim of the study is to describe a case report of Lyell syndrome (toxic epidermal necrolysis) involving 63% of body surface which has been associated with antibiotic therapy of mild peurperal endometritis in woman 3 weeks postpartum. Lyell syndrome is a severe life-threatening condition developing due to idiosyncrazy (alergic reaction type IV), most commonly after administration of drugs. Incidence quoted in literature is around 1:1-2000000.

The time factor in the LDI (Laser Doppler Imaging) diagnosis of burns.

Background And Objective: The not quite rare occurrence of inaccurate clinical diagnoses of burns in early post-burn days leads to an inappropriate conservative treatment strategy, or unnecessary surgery. LDI (Laser Doppler Imaging) objectively evaluates skin blood circulation, which correlates with the depth of the burn and the length of healing. The aim of this work was to suggest cutoff values for detecting burns without healing potential within 3 weeks, which should have undergone surgery.