Deep burns following epileptic seizures.
Epileptic seizure is a risk factor for deep burns. We report five seizure-related thermal injuries. All burns occurred in the home while the patients were performing everyday domestic tasks. Many burns resulting from epilepsy are avoidable.
Karacaoĝlan
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Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Türkiye.
Uysal
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D000061:Accidents, Home; D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged