Deep electrical burns to the scalp.
Full skin thickness burns to the scalp involving bone damage are not uncommon. These are mainly caused by electricity, but there are some flame injuries. Investigation of the extent of bone damage by technetium bone scan and the use of CT head scan are recommended. Early closure of the defect using a flap is also recommended, even if wound contamination is present. The results can be very gratifying.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012535:Scalp / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013669:Technetium Tc 99m Medronate; D013997:Time Factors
D013669:Technetium Tc 99m Medronate