[Achievements in burn surgery over the past 50 years in China].

This paper reflects briefly the main advancements of clinical and scientific research in the field of burn surgery over the past 50 years in China. It includes emergency care of massive burns, resuscitation, anti-infection, prevention and treatment of internal organ injury, metabolic and nutritional support, repair of wound and rehabilitation, and special types of burns. The article also covers the researches in pathology, microbiology, immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, and tissue engineering pertaining to burn injury.