Annals of medicine and surgery (2012)
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Ann Med Surg (Lond) · Jan 2012
Skin Stretching for Burn Scar Excision - A Critically Appraised Topic.
Adults with burn scars are a clinical challenge, and the long term sequelae of burns can have a significant impact on the patient. Scar excision is thought to be the best treatment at present, as it results in a smaller scar. Scar stretching has shown promise in a previous study, as it may allow the surgeon to excise more burn scar. ⋯ The paper was critically appraised using accepted methodology outlined by Straus et al. and reporting quality was assessed using the CONSORT statement for non-pharmacological trials. Areas of methodological or reporting weakness were highlighted. Burn scar stretching, using the device or technique in question, requires much further research before widespread usage in burns patients.