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ArticleBMC surgery2025

Application of minimally invasive debridement for deep second-degree facial burns in the early postburn phase.

Chuwei Zhang, Zihan Li, Qingrong Zhang, Ming Jiang, Zhihan Zhu, Bolin Wang, Xunrui Zhang, Xinhua Zhu, Jun Qi, Yuhui Cai and 3 more

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Article in BMC surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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13 authors.

Chuwei Zhang *Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China.
Zihan Li *Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China.
Qingrong Zhang *Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China.
Ming JiangDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China.
Zhihan ZhuDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China.
Bolin WangDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China.
Xunrui ZhangDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China.
Xinhua ZhuDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China.
Jun QiDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China.
Yuhui CaiDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China.
Lei WangDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Zhongda Hospital Affiliated Southeast University, Nanjing, China. wangleizxk@163.com.
Kesu HuDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China. gc-sh@163.com.
Yi ZhangDepartment of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, PR China. 198zy@163.com.

Funding

Jiangsu Provincial Research Hospital YJXYY202204-XKB10
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of minimally invasive dermabrasion for deep second-degree facial burn wounds during the early postburn phase.

methodsA total of 35 patients with deep second-degree facial burns underwent minimally invasive debridement using a hydrosurgery system within 2-4 days post-injury. Subsequently, the wounds were covered with human biological dressings. The wound infection rate, healing time, and overall healing quality following debridement were monitored.

resultIn this cohort of 35 patients, no infections were reported after debridement. The average healing time for these wounds was significantly shorter than that of those treated with standard surgical excision. Clinical observations indicated that minimally invasive dermabrasion was associated with a lower infection rate and reduced healing time. After 6 months, scar assessment using the Vancouver Scar Scale showed that the average score for wounds treated with minimally invasive techniques was lower than those treated with standard surgical excisional technique.

conclusionsThis research indicates that minimally invasive debridement during the early postburn stage can effectively reduce wound infection rates, shorten healing times, and minimize the occurrence of scar hyperplasia and contracture deformities. Therefore, minimally invasive dermabrasion is valuable in treating deep second-degree facial burn wounds.

Indexed as

BurnsDebridementDermabrasionFacial InjuriesAdolescentAdultAgedCicatrixFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresTreatment OutcomeWound HealingYoung AdultDeep second-degree facial burn woundsHydrodynamic debridement systemMinimally invasive dermabrasionWound healing quality

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PMID39794790
PMCPMC11720814

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