title: Soft tissue trauma and scar revision.
abstract: Numerous techniques and treatments have been described for scar revision, with most studies focusing on the adult population. A comprehensive review of the literature reveals a paucity of references related specifically to scar revision in children. This review describes the available modalities in pediatric facial scar revision. The authors have integrated current practices in soft tissue trauma and scar revision, including closure techniques and materials, topical therapy, steroid injection, cutaneous laser therapy, and tissue expanders.
authors.affiliation: Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah, 50 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA. Electronic address: Mobley@MobleyMD.com.
authors.forename: Steven R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Mobley
authors.affiliation: Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah, 50 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA.
authors.forename: Phayvanh P
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Sjogren
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003869:Dermabrasion; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D058752:Free Tissue Flaps / Q000637:transplantation; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D015626:Tissue Expansion; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D058106:Wound Closure Techniques
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents
keywords: Laser resurfacing; Pediatric facial scar; Pediatric procedural sedation; Scar revision; Steroid injection; Suture material; Tissue expander; Topical therapy