title: Oral electrical burns in children-a model of multidisciplinary care.
abstract: Electrical burns of the mouth are the most common electrical injury in children and can have serious, long-term functional and aesthetic consequences. Presented is a review of the pathogenesis of the associated injury and sequelae, as well as a case report. In the presented case, a multidisciplinary approach was used with input from pediatric dentistry, plastic/burn surgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. This collaborative effort and a novel microstomia prevention device produced a superior functional and aesthetic result. Without the aid of a microstomia device, the resultant contracture and associated functional deficits are difficult to release and reconstruct. Thus, proper timing and sequencing of treatment is critical.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Farhad
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Yeroshalmi
authors.forename: Eugene J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Sidoti
authors.forename: Arthur K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Adamo
authors.forename: Benn L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Lieberman
authors.forename: Victor M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Badner
mesh_terms: D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003762:Dental Instruments; D003813:Dentistry; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008865:Microstomia / Q000517:prevention & control; D009055:Mouth / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010348:Patient Care Team