Use of an artificial dermis (Integra) for the reconstruction of extensive burn scars in children. About 22 grafts.

We used an artificial dermis (Integra) for the reconstruction of extensive burn scars in children. Integra was initially developed for the primary coverage of acute burns, but several authors report good experiences with Integra for reconstructive surgery. We present a group of 10 children who underwent Integra grafting at 22 different operational sites.

[Buruli disease and plastic surgery].

The Buruli ulcer is a skin infection with Mycobacterium ulcerans which progresses silently. This infection affects mostly women and children who live near stagnant waters. Buruli ulcer is disease that has terrible consequences if not promptly diagnosed and treated.

[Burn sequelae in developing countries].

Based on their experience in the reconstruction of burn sequelae acquired over the last decade in India and Africa, the authors try to define a number of elements applicable to every case and in every country: the importance of preparation of missions in the foreign country and in France, concerning material and all team personnel; the particular conditions of anaesthesia-intensive care; surgical criteria of efficacy, rapidity, simplicity and reproducibility. Full-thickness skin grafts and reliable local or regional flaps are the preferred techniques. The authors consider that there is no place for expansion prostheses and microsurgical free flaps in this setting.

[The saphenous flap called the Acland's flap. Report of 2 cases].

The authors present two cases of Acland's flap. This flap described and published in 1981, is a very good flap, but the myocutaneous flaps have limited its use. However, the authors believe that there are indications for this saphenous flap.