Outcomes of post burn flexion contracture release under tourniquet versus tumescent technique in children

Flexion contractures after burn are common in the pediatric population. Contracture release and covering the defect with full thickness skin graft is a commonly used procedure to correct this deformity [1]. The procedure is traditionally performed under tourniquet control because a bloodless operative field is needed to visualize important neurovascular structures in the hand [2]. However, several infrequent but devastating adverse events, especially in children, are associated with the use of tourniquet [3,4].

Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - February 14, 2018 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Muhammad Mustehsan Bashir, Muhammad Sohail, Ahmad Wahab, Umar Iqbal, Rehan Qayyum, Saadia Nosheen Jan Source Type: research