Serial excision of large surface burn scars
Kostka, K.H.; Exner, K.; Lemperle, G.
Langenbecks Archiv für Chirurgie. Suppl Ii Verhandlungen der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Chirurgie. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chirurgie. Kongress 1989: 867-870
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0173-0541 PMID: 2577654 Document Number: 336440
Serial excisions of large defined burn scars often improve the aesthetic appearance as well as reduce subjective complaints such as itching and sensory disturbance. The natural elasticity of undamaged skin allows stepwise excision of areas up to the size of a hand. Ideally, a linear scar the length of the original scar area results. Shrinkage, contour and pigment deficiencies, often seen after skin grafting, are not a problem.