Long-Term Sequelae of Burn Injury: Current Understanding of Pathophysiology, Therapeutic, and Rehabilitative Options with an Emphasis on Hypertrophic Scarring and Laser Therapy

Daniel Popp, Ludwik K. Branski, Lars Peter Kamolz

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Abstract

The chances of survival after a major burn injury have constantly increased over the past decades and further decreases in mortality rates seem to be out of reach [1]. Recent data shows that 96.8% of all patients treated in a US burn center survive [2]. However, many survivors suffer from disfiguring scarring, life-long physical disabilities, and adjustment difficulties. Focus has shifted more and more attempts to improve long-term outcomes with recent advances in discovering underlying mechanisms, treatment of scars, and early rehabilitation.​

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationBurn Care and Treatment
Subtitle of host publicationA Practical Guide, Second Edition
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages181-197
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)9783030391935
ISBN (Print)9783030391928
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Burn scar
  • Laser therapy
  • Long-term outcomes
  • Pathophysiology
  • Rehabilitation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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