Main Article Content
Nusrat
Babar Sultan Khaghan
Shafaatullah
Syed Aamer Hussain
Ejaz Ahmed
Maryum Riaz
Keywords
Tissue Expansion, Burn injury, Scar and Contractures, Burn injuries in Head and Neck Region, Limitations, Complications
Abstract
Purpose Of the Study: In the H&N region, the study investigates tissue expansion as a reconstructive approach to post-burn scarring and contractures. By assessing its efficacy, identifying potential issues, developing solutions, and boosting safety, it seeks to enhance the treatment of patients and burns reconstructive surgery outcomes. The study also offers evidence-based suggestions, clarifies the benefits and difficulties of tissue growth, and offers advice on therapeutic approaches.
Methodology: 22 patients between the ages of 8 and 55 participated in the head and neck reconstruction trial. The central neck, left face, lower jaw, neck, chest, and right side of the face were all afflicted. Infection, seroma, excruciating pain, and an open wound were all postoperative consequences. The investigation used a cross-sectional questionnaire design.
Results: The study revealed a varied patient population with an average age of 15 years and ages ranging from 8 to 55. 54.5% of the patients are male and come from Quetta. The part of the left face that sustains damage most commonly has scars that endure for two to forty years. Treatment for burn-related disorders is widely used to cure "Post-burn Contracture" and "Post-burn Scar." The majority of patients did not encounter problems, however, infection was the most frequent, occurring in 22.6% of cases. Seroma (9.1%), wound dehiscence (4.5%), and excruciating pain (4.5%) were among the other consequences. With 16 out of 22 cases being successful, the success percentage was 72.7%.
Conclusion: The current study concludes that tissue expansion, particularly in the H&N region, is a very beneficial strategy for post-burn regeneration with a very low complication rate. More research is needed to understand its advantages.
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