A Classification System for Postburn Mentosternal Contractures
2005; American Medical Association; Volume: 140; Issue: 7 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1001/archsurg.140.7.671
ISSN1538-3644
Autores Tópico(s)Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
ResumoHypothesis: Postburn mentosternal contractures can be clinically classified into 4 major groups based on the location of the contracting band(s) and extent of flexion or extension away from the anatomical position of the neck and jaws.Each group can be further subclassified depending on the width of the contracting segment(s) and availability of surrounding supple skin.Design: Case series.Setting: Nigerian subregional apex hospital specializing in plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and trauma
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