title: Electrocautery burns: experience with three cases and review of literature.
abstract: This brief report highlights three cases of iatrogenic electrocautery burns with review of the relevant published literature. The aim is to prompt awareness among surgeons and theatre staff regarding this avoidable hazard associated with the equipment frequently used for the purpose of electrocautery. This may serve as a reminder to professionals to be cautious about the pitfalls that lead to such preventable injuries.
authors.affiliation: Burn Care Centre, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, Pakistan.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Saaiq
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Zaib
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ahmad
keywords: burn injury; electrocautery; electrocoagulation; electrosurgery; iatrogenic burns