RECONSTRUCTION OF POST ELECTRICAL BURN SCALP DEFECTS

Abstract

Background: Electrical burns are potentially devastating injuries. Scalp defects following electrical burns present as a reconstructive challenge. The factors influencing decision-making in the repair of scalp defects are their size, depth and location, and integrity of surroundings. A successful reconstruction must result in less morbidity, decreased hospitalization time, and good aesthetic appearance preserving the hairline. The rationale for the study is to study the epidemiology of post-electrical burns scalp defects and to propose an algorithm for their reconstruction.