Conservative management of electric burns to the lips of children.
Crucial to the proper care of a child sustaining electric trauma to the oral cavity are both a complete understanding of the possible systemic sequelae of this injury and knowledge of the management of the particular lesion. The physical properties of electricity, the systemic and regional effects of electric injuries, and the associated complications are reviewed. The methods of treatment are discussed and the benefit of delaying surgical intervention is emphasized.
D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008046:Lip / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D012774:Shock, Traumatic / Q000503:physiopathology