title: The use of the prepuce for reconstruction of an intraoral burn.
abstract: Intraoral and commissural burns present a complex challenge for the reconstructive surgeon, with contractures being the main sequela encountered. Various reconstructive techniques have been described, none of which offers an ideal solution. A case of a severe intraoral contracture due to a caustic burn, and the modality of treatment is described. Once the contractures were released, a full-thickness preputial graft was used to cover the resultant buccal mucosal defect, with a satisfactory result. Due to its unique properties, the prepuce should be included as an additional tool in the reconstructive surgeon's armamentarium.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Maxillo-facial Surgery, Red Cross Children's Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Silfen
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Hudson
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Skoll
mesh_terms: D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D002424:Caustics; D002649:Child Abuse; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009055:Mouth / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D010413:Penis; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D012972:Sodium Hydroxide
chemical_list: D002424:Caustics; D012972:Sodium Hydroxide