大面积烧伤患者四肢创面的整体负压封闭引流效果观察

目的:探讨大面积烧伤患者四肢创面采用整体负压封闭引流治疗的临床疗效.方法:我院2014年8月-2016年10月收治的大面积烧伤患者中,选择双侧肢体创面烧伤深度相同的患者48例,深Ⅱ度创面浅削痂,Ⅲ度创面切痂植皮,同一患者双侧肢体创面处理方法相同,然后,一侧肢体创面采取整体封闭负压引流,作为观察组,对侧肢体常规纱布包扎,作为对照组.比较48例成活患者治疗后第4、7、10、14天两组间创面愈合率及创面愈合时间.结果:观察组治疗后第7、10、14天深Ⅱ度浅削痂创面和Ⅲ度切痂植皮创面的愈合率均明显高于对照组,创面愈合时间也明显短于对照组.结论:创面在早期切削痂治疗后应用整体负压封闭引流,可促进创面愈合时间,对降低病死率有重要意义.     

Operative treatment of deep burns of the scalp and skull.

Traditional surgical treatment of deep burns of the scalp and skull involve the excision of necrotic bone and soft tissues with trephanation of the bone to permit granulation tissue formation and subsequent grafting. This approach prolongs wound time, adds additional trauma and, even after initial healing, necessitates secondary soft tissue and bone reconstruction. The treatment described here is an alternate and more aggressive one involving early excision of necrotic soft tissue without bone resection followed by immediate coverage with well-vascularized axial flaps from adjacent intact scalp. This method provides an optimal environment for healing and regeneration of areas of destruction to the skull. This surgical method was used in the treatment of 22 patients with deep burns of the scalp with satisfactory clinical results. Bone regeneration was confirmed by roentgenological investigations.     

Treatment of second degree facial burns with allografts--preliminary results

Facial burns are very common and have significant clinical impact. However, the treatment regimen for superficial to deep facial burns is not well defined. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of cadaver skin grafting in deep partial thickness facial burns in comparison to standard care. In a prospective open study design severely injured patients with superficial and deep partial thickness burns were randomized into the group receiving open treatment with silversulfadiazine (standard n=5) or into the group receiving early superficial debridement followed by coverage with glycerolized cadaver skin (n=5). The outcome measures were time and quality of wound healing, and incidence of hypertrophic scarring at 3 and 6 months post burn. There were no significant differences in demographics between groups. In the group treated with the allogenic material time to reepithelialization was 10.5 days, while it was 12.4 days in the silversulfadiazine group (p<0.05). Scar quality was found to be significantly improved in the allogenic treatment group. Three and 6 months postburn there were no patients with significant hypertrophic scarring in the allogenic group while there were two patients who developed hypertrophic scars in the silversulfadiazine group (p<0.05). In this study, we demonstrated that glyzerolized cadaver allograft skin represents a superior biological dressing for shallow and deep partial thickness facial burns. This is in concordance with other reports on scalds. It would be worthwhile to perform more clinical studies with a larger number of patients to further evaluate the effect and function of allogenic skin for facial burns.     

A study of the cutaneous sensory reinnervation after burn injury using antibodies to neurofilament

Summary The reinnervation of neurofilament-positive sensory nerve fibers in human skin after burn injury was investigated using an indirect immunohistochemical technique. In superficial burns, which healed spontaneously, a dense innervation pattern of neurofilament positive fibers were seen after 3–5 weeks. After 1–2 years the innervation pattern resembled that of normal nonburned skin. In deep burns, subjected to early or late excision and skingrafting, neurofilament positive fibers were seen in the dermis after 3–5 weeks and after 1–2 years a less dense innervation was observed, compared to non-burned skin. In these patients fibers were often seen running in parallel to the dermis-epidermis boundary with only a few fibers entering the epidermal layer. In deep burns that healed with hypertrophic scars only sparse neurofilament positive fibers were encountered 1–2 years after the injury.     

The histology of early necrectomy

The healing of deep dermal burns after tangential excision and full-thickness burns after total excision was examined. The study was carried out in laboratory pigs. The results were compared with results obtained in unexcised burns. It appears that early excision of thermally damaged skin, even if the ensuing defect is left without further treatment, shortens considerably the process of healing both in tangentially excised deep dermal burns and excised full-thickness burns. (In full-thickness burns, the percentage of scar contraction during the process of healing is demonstrated and compared with scar contraction in unexcised full-thickness burns and in mechanical wounds.)     

Cryopreserved cadaveric allografts for treatment of unexcised partial thickness flame burns: clinical experience with 12 patients

Partial thickness burns (PTB) usually heal within 3 weeks. Prevention of infection and desiccation of the wounds are crucial for optimal healing. Early tangential excision of the burn eschar and allografting prevent deepening of the burns, and are therefore advocated for treatment with the best functional and aesthetic results. For superficial partial thickness burns (SPTB) conservative use of topical antimicrobial agents with frequent dressing changes are implemented. We compared the conservarive treatment for PTBs and SPTBs to grafting cryopreserved cadaveric allografts with no prior excision.

Twelve patients with flame PTB areas were allografted after mechanical debridement without excision of the burn wounds. The allografts were cadaveric skin cryopreserved by programmed freezing and stored at −180°C for 30–48 months. Matching burns for depth and area were treated with silver sulfadiazine (SSD) one to two times daily until healing or debridement and grafting were required.

It was found that 80 per cent of the cryopreserved allografts adhered well and 76 per cent of the treated areas healed within 21 days, whereas only 40 per cent of the SSD-treated burns healed within 21 days.

Partial thickness burns can be treated successfully with viable human allografts (cryopreserved cadaveric skin) with no prior surgical excision. The burn wounds heal well within 3 weeks. For deep partial thickness burns (DPTB) treatment with allografts has no advantage if they have not been previously excised.     

Adhesive zinc tape in burns: Results of a clinical trial

This prospective clinical trial was carried out in the Plastic Surgery Unit, University of Garyounis, Benghazi, involving 40 fresh cases of superficial and deep burns, treated on an alternate basis with adhesive zinc tape (Mölnycke AB) and the exposure method. Measurement of the zinc content in the serum before and after tape treatment demonstrates the high levels of serum zinc, which is most likely absorbed through the granulation tissue. Results of this comparative trial show that the zinc tape not only helps in healing in superficial burn but also in the early separation of necrotic eschar in deep burn, thus exposing the granulation tissue surface without traumatization of viable tissue for early transplantation of skin.     

Lobular capillary hemangioma in a post-burn scar

Hemangioma is a benign proliferation of endothelial cells within the superficial dermis, the deep dermis, internal organs and subcutis, or in both locations. It is classified as “capillary”, “cavernous”, or “lobular” hemangiomas. It is commonly seen in children during birth. It is very rare that hemangioma is seen in post-burn hypertrophic scar. A 42-year-old female who was treated 1 year back for 40 % of second degree superficial to deep burns had come with a history of swelling over the scar in the chin area since 1 month. There was history of occasional bleeding from the lesion. There was no history of trauma or pain. On examination, a 6?×?4 cm compressible, nontender swelling consistent with hemangioma was seen over the chin scar. The patient was taken up for excision of the lesion, and the defect was covered by a split-thickness skin graft. The histopathological examination showed that all features are suggestive of lobular hemangioma. Level of evidence: Level V, diagnostic study.     

Prospective Randomized Treatments for Burned Hands: Nonoperative Vs. Operative Preliminary Report

It has been suggested that deep partial-thickness burns of the hand which remain unhealed by 14 days should be excised and totally resurfaced. Controlled data supporting this suggestion is not available. Therefore, a prospective randomized study was performed on 222 burns of the hand to evaluate if excision and skin grafting had any advantage over conservative management. Full-thickness burns were eliminated from the series by excision and grafting them as soon as possible after the diagnosis had been made. To eliminate the very superficial burns, randomization did not take place until the wound had remained unhealed for ten days and would not heal for at least another week. In the two groups, the first ten days were managed similarly with topical antibacterials, escharotomies when necessary, and splinting in the “safe” position. Conservatively managed hands were treated with scarlet red gauze dressing as soon as all eschar had been removed. Those cases randomized into the excision and grafting group were operated upon approximately day 14. Physical therapy was the same in both groups except for the immediate period after grafting. Results were recorded by active and passive joint measurements and photographs on predetermined days throughout the study. In this study, spontaneous healing, taking as much as five weeks, gave acceptable results, comparable to excision and grafting performed at two weeks. The use of range of motion exercises, accurate splinting and pressure allowed optimal healing and prevented stiffness and contractures in both groups. There was no significant difference between the two treatment modalities.     

Therapeutic possibilities in hand burns

Four methods of treating the burned hand are possible: conservative treatment of superficial dermal burns, tangential excision and immediate grafting of deep dermal and barely full thickness burns, granulation method with late grafting of deep dermal to deep full thickness burns, flap procedures of full thickness burns. The tangential excision and grafting of deep dermal and barely third degree burns has improved the well being of the patient by good functional and cosmetic results, less hospitalization time (10-14 days) and less pain. The procedure is described. Tangential excision is contraindicated in the very deep burn. In these the growth of granulations or in certain cases the application of skinflaps will produce better results. Important as to the result is the aftercare consisting of compression gloves and physiotherapy. Even with progress the deep burn remains a devastating injury to the delicately operating hand. Nevertheless the appropriate therapy can achieve good results.     

Duoderm, an alternative dressing for smaller burns

In this study Duoderm has been used for the treatment of superficial and deep partial thickness burns in 61 patients. In 15 patients a second similar burn was treated with human allografts or silver sulphadiazine cream. Five very small full skin thickness burned areas were also treated with Duoderm. Treatment with Duoderm had to be stopped before total epithelial cover had occurred in 3 patients. Duoderm is a very good alternative for the treatment of smaller superficial and deep partial thickness burns, since it provides very good results, both cosmetically and functionally, combined with fast re-epithelialization and comfort for the patients.     

Long-term functional results of selective treatment of hand burns

Four hundred seventy-eight patients with hand burns (786 hands) were treated at the burn service of the Massachusetts General Hospital. Long-term evaluation showed that early incision and immediate autografting of deep second degree, mixed second and third degree, and third degree full-thickness hand burns resulted in 93 percent, 95 percent, and 93 percent, respectively, excellent to good functional results. There was no significant differences in results in patients with superficial second degree burns treated nonsurgically with silver nitrate dressings and early physical therapy compared with results in patients with deep second degree, mixed second and third degree, and third degree hand burns treated with early excision and grafting. No patient with fourth degree burns had excellent to good results. Permanent damage was related to extent of original injury to the extensor tendons and joint capsules. On the basis of this broad experience, it is believed that all burned hands judged unlikely to heal within 3 weeks will benefit from early excision and grafting by experienced surgical personnel.     

荷负电气溶胶治疗Ⅱ度烧伤创面的临床效果及病理学观察

目的观察荷负电气溶胶(下称气溶胶)治疗Ⅱ度烧伤创面的效果。方法选择单纯浅Ⅱ、深Ⅱ度烧伤患者,随机分为:(1)气溶胶组:浅Ⅱ度180例、深Ⅱ度100例,伤后6h~2d开始用气溶胶治疗创面,l~2次/d,1.5h/次。(2)对照组:浅Ⅱ、深Ⅱ度患者各30例,常规治疗。(3)自身对照组:浅Ⅱ、深Ⅱ度患者各10例,同上用气溶胶治疗,但同一患者部分创面覆盖无菌金属片屏蔽气溶胶(屏蔽组),部分创面不屏蔽(非屏蔽组)。观察气溶胶治疗过程中患者创面的大体变化,治疗前后进行创面细菌培养,并监测其肝、肾功能及血生化指标有无改变。记录各组患者创面愈合时间。另制作深Ⅱ度烫伤大鼠模型,同前分为气溶胶组和对照组并治疗。取两组大鼠治疗前及治疗后1、2、3周的创面组织标本,作病理学观察。结果气溶胶治疗后患者创面渗出少,治疗前后均无细菌生长。总体来讲,气溶胶治疗前后患者肝、肾功能及血生化指标无明显改变。气溶胶组患者浅Ⅱ度创面伤后(6.3±1.6)d愈合,深Ⅱ度创面(15.1±3.1)d愈合,明显短于对照组相同深度创面[(11.3±1.4)、(21.2±1.4)d,P<0.01]。自身对照组中,相同烧伤深度的非屏蔽组与屏蔽组比较,创面愈合时间也明显缩短(P<0.01)。病理学检查显示,气溶胶组大鼠治疗后第3周皮肤结构已基本恢复正常,而对照组此时恢复较差。结论气溶胶能有效促进Ⅱ度烧伤创面的愈合且使用安全。     

Observations on the microcirculation of the human burn wound using orthogonal polarization spectral imaging

Orthogonal polarization spectral imaging (OPS) utilizes the illumination of the tissue with polarized light within the haemoglobin spectrum. We report here on OPS for the assessment of the skin microcirculation non-invasively through the surface of the human burn wound. This allows inspection of individual capillaries of the cutaneous microcirculation and flow through these vessels in real time. Two distinct microcirculatory patterns were seen. Superficial burns had small visible dermal capillaries studied throughout the field of view. The flow of individual erythrocytes through these capillaries was clearly visible in real-time. Conversely, deep burns showed large thrombosed vessel coursing in a criss-cross fashion. There was marked difference between the mean optical densities for normal skin and superficial burns (65.8+/-15.6 and 64+/-14.6, respectively) and deep burns (131.2+/-31.1). These findings indicate that OPS may have utility in the assessment of cutaneous microcirculation in burns.     

Biosynthetic compound dressings--management of hand burns

To achieve optimal hand function, wound closure becomes the most important ingredient in hand burns. This study documents the use of a biosynthetic compound dressing (Biobrane) which has been fabricated as a glove for management of hand burns. The glove allowed rapid active motion and minimized the pain of open wounds. Forty-two Biobrane glove applications were evaluated with 50 per cent applied over superficial hand burns and 50 per cent over deep partial thickness or full thickness injuries. In the superficial hand burns, the patients were discharged home after a mean time of 2.8 days. With the deep burns the dressing provided a closed wound after early excision of eschar without the use of an autograft or biological dressing. Based on these studies, we conclude that the biosynthetic compound dressing glove is a useful adjunct to be added to the armamentarium for treatment of the burned hand.     

A randomised clinical trial comparing a hydrocolloid-derived dressing and glycerol preserved allograft skin in the management of partial thickness burns

Membranous dressings for the treatment of partial and mixed thickness burns are among the most innovative and promising new developments of the last years. In this study, we present data of a randomised prospective comparative study on a carboxymethylcellulose based dressing, Hydrofibre((R)) and glycerolized human allograft skin.In a 2 year period, 80 patients (40 for each material) were enrolled in the trial. Study wounds (<10% TBSA) that had not re-epithelialised after 14+/-3 days were debrided and grafted or, if small enough, managed with a topical antimicrobial agent. Mean total TBSA was 8.3+/-5.2%, study burn 3.7+/-2.0% for the Hydrofibre((R)) group and 7.3+/-4.3% total, 3.4+/-2.1% study burn for the allograft skin group (n.s. Wilcoxon rank sum test). No significant differences between groups were established in number of patients with superficial/deep burns.In both groups about 2/3 of the patients healed completely with the dressings applied (24/40 versus 27/40 for Hydrofibre((R)) versus allograft skin, respectively). However, a higher incidence of post-study excision and grafting was found in the Hydrofibre((R)) group (45% versus 15% in the allograft skin group, P=0.004, Mann-Whitney). At 10 weeks follow-up no significant differences were seen in scar colour, pigmentation, pliability, height or itching (Vancouver Scar Scale). Skin elasticity, measured by the Cutometer((R)), was significantly better for the allograft group (P=0.010, Wilcoxon). These differences were no longer found at 6 months and 1 year follow-up. Incidence of hypertrophy after 6 months was higher, but not significantly, in the Hydrofibre((R)) compared to the allograft skin group (52.5% versus 30%, P=0.09, chi-square).In view of the results from our comparative study on Hydrofibre((R)) versus allograft skin, we prefer the use of allograft skin for the category of larger burns of mixed depth, usually presented to burn centres. However, for partial thickness and small burns Hydrofibre((R)) can be the first choice in treatment.     

Prospective study of burn wound excision of the hands

To examine the role of early excision and grafting in the preservation of maximal function of hands with deep dermal burns, we prospectively evaluated 164 burned hands in consecutively admitted patients (mean age, 29 years; mean burn size, 37% of body surface). All hands with burn depths of second degree, deep second degree, or third degree above the level of the tendons and joint capsules were assessed preoperatively, intraoperatively, and at discharge from the hospital. Patients were treated by excision and grafting in the first or second postburn week, by delayed grafting alone, or by allowing primary healing. Total active range of motion measurements were made on the day of discharge (mean, 64th postoperative day). Mean operative blood loss per hand was 1,270 ml. When all (alive and dead) patients undergoing early excision and grafting were examined by a binomial probability model, early surgery was shown to produce no adverse affect on survival. Excision and grafting of hands with deep dermal burns, whether early or late, offered no advantage over physical therapy and primary healing in maintaining hand function. Likewise, hands with more superficial burns responded equally to operative and nonoperative treatment. While early excision and grafting of hands with third-degree burns tended to produce poorer results than did initial nonoperative care and late grafting, the differences are just outside the range of significance. Early excision and grafting of selected third-degree injuries of the hands may be indicated in patients with small total body surface burns in order to shorten hospital stay. However, early surgical intervention in patients with massive burns should be directed toward area coverage, not toward hand excision.     

Quantification of functional results after facial burns by the faciometer

In the present study the faciometer® is introduced in order to quantify the ranges of mimic movements observed after surgical treatment of facial burns. This instrument which consists of calipers and an electronic display was introduced in 1994 in order to measure the extent of facial palsy during reconstructive procedures. The study group consisted of 23 patients, who had been operated on for facial burns. The distances between standardised stable and moving points in the face were determined after mimic movements such as lifting of the eyebrows, maximum showing of the teeth and pursing of the lips. These distances were expressed as a percentage of the distance at rest. For comparison the scars were classified according to the Vancouver Scar Scale. In all patients the functional results after burn trauma in the face and, in some cases, asymmetries at rest could be objectified. Depending upon the severity of scarring, the distance between tragus and mouth was shortened between 0 and 19% after maximal showing of the teeth. In general the mouth region showed more functional deficits than the forehead. Comparing different manners of treatment, it could be objectively demonstrated that the results after deep burns requiring skin grafts were worse than those observed after more superficial lesions and other methods of coverage. The application of keratinocytes to close the burn showed highly variable results.     

Hautersatzverfahren in der Verbrennungschirurgie

Patients with extensive deep partial or full thickness burns require early excision of necrotic tissue, however, in many of these cases simultaneous autografting is not possible due to the general condition of the patient. In this instance temporary dressings like allogeneic or xenogeneic skin or foam dressings can be applied to minimize fluid and protein loss. In Europe glycerolized preserved allogeneic skin remains the treatment standard. Dermal replacements are considered to optimize the long-term outcome of split thickness skin grafting. Reduced contracture rates and increased pliability have been reported after additional dermal enhancement with either collagen-glycosaminoglycan matrix, acellular allogeneic dermis or collagen/elastin matrix. True regeneration of the dermis has not yet been observed. However, these materials are suitable for improvement of the wound bed and also the final result after split thickness skin transplantation.     

脱细胞异体真皮与自体瘢痕薄皮复合移植的临床应用

目的:为大面积深度烧伤后期继发瘢痕挛缩、功能障碍且皮源不足的患者寻求比较理想的治疗手段.方法:切开松解功能区孪缩的瘢痕组织,将脱细胞异体真皮与自体大张瘢痕薄皮复合移植覆盖创面,加压固定包扎.结果:5例患者12个创面中,除一个创面皮片部分坏死外,余均成活.术区平整、柔软,所植皮片挛缩轻,无瘢痕增生,功能恢复良好.结论:脱细胞异体真皮 自体瘢痕薄皮复合移植是目前修复大面积深度烧伤患者功能部位创面,实现功能重建的有效方法.