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.
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Türkiye.
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Uysal
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