Publications by authors named "Johnny Sheng-Sun Kwei"

Objective: The back is a challenging anatomical area to resurface in acute burns due to its large surface area, its dependent position with the patient lying down and the shearing forces applied to any method of resurfacing employed. This case study presents the use of Vivostat (Vivostat A/S, Lillerød, Denmark) in resurfacing the back in conjunction with Recell regenerative epithelial suspension. Vivostat (Vivostat A/S, Lillerød, Denmark) is a "novel patented biotechnological process that enables reproducible preparation of autologous fibrin sealant or platelet rich fibrin without cryoprecipitation or a separate thrombin component" [1].

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To date there is no published literature on the dangers of hair removal wax burns. This case review illustrates the steady influx of patients presenting to Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) with hair removal wax burns. Between January and December 2006, 10 patients out of 395 with burns (2.

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