title: A geriatric patient with major burns:case report.
abstract: As is predictable, mortality and morbidity among geriatric patients are higher in patients with major burns. Decreased radiopulmonary reserves and malnutrition characterized by protein/energy deficiency and ageing of skin are predisposing factors which increase mortality and morbidity. In this study, we present a 90-yr-old patient with 46% total body surface area of 2nd-3rd degree burns. We had to overcome difficulties which can be seen in elderly patients and which succeeded in our treatment.
authors: Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpa¾a Training Hospital, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Burns Unit, T›bbiye Cad. 34668 Üsküdar, Turkey.
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authors: Uygur
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authors: Noyan
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authors: E
authors: Ulkür
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authors: Celiköz