| Literature DB >> 6503529 |
Abstract
Pressure therapy following burns is necessary for at least 9 months, normally 12 to 15 months. Results are dependent on the age of the patient, anatomical localization and type of reepithelization. Side effects such as pruritus and swelling of maturing scars are minimized. The initially vulnerable epithelium is protected.Entities:
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Year: 1984 PMID: 6503529 DOI: 10.1007/bf01823207
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Langenbecks Arch Chir ISSN: 0023-8236