Citation

Raveendran SS. Burns 2002; 28(1): 92-94.

Affiliation

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, 88/5 Wasala Road, Kotahena, Sri Lanka. subodhini@hotmail.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11834339

Abstract

A case study of injury to the feet of children from Sri Lanka due to burning husk is discussed. The hot husk causes deep burns on the dorsum of the feet and spares the plantar surface. The contractures caused by the burns lead to severe deformity, and are very resistant to treatment. These burn injuries need to be treated early, in specialized centers, to avoid long term complications. Health education of the public plays an important role in the prevention of these injuries.

Language: en