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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2026

Clinical application of 10 600 and 1540 nm laser therapy in post-burn functional impairment: a case report.

Giuseppe Scarcella, Irene Fusco, Anna Sara Gervasi, Francesca Madeddu, Tiziano Zingoni

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Article in International journal of surgery case reports, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Giuseppe ScarcellaGeneral Secretary and National Head of Laser Department of ISPLAD, International-Italian Society of Plastic-Regenerative and Oncologic Dermatology, Verona, Italy.
Irene FuscoDepartment of Clinical Research and Practice, El.En. Group, Calenzano, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7264-8808
Anna Sara GervasiDepartment of Clinical Research and Practice, El.En. Group, Calenzano, Italy.
Francesca MadedduDepartment of Clinical Research and Practice, El.En. Group, Calenzano, Italy.
Tiziano ZingoniDepartment of Clinical Research and Practice, El.En. Group, Calenzano, Italy.

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Abstract

Introduction: Extensive burn injury can result in hypertrophic, retracting scars that, based on their location, can lead to reduced functionality for the patient. This study reports the clinical case of a young man who presented at the clinic with second-degree burn injuries to the chin, hand, and forearm. Case presentation: The patient complained of pruritus and had difficulty moving his hand, which impacted his professional life. The scars were treated with the sequential emission of two laser wavelengths: 10 600 and 1540 nm. The patient was very satisfied with the outcome and was able to resume his work. Discussion: Recent histological studies have demonstrated that the sequential emission of the CO Conclusion: This study used a combination of ablative and non-ablative lasers to remodel hypertrophic burn scars, achieving improved aesthetics, symptom relief, and restored hand function through the resolution of joint contractures.

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1540 nmburnCO2 laserhypertrophic scar

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PMID42416439
PMCPMC13340699

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