Longstanding pigmentary changes in paediatric scalds dressed with a non-adherent siliconised dressing

Authors
Williams, G Withey, S Walker, CC
Citation
G. Williams et al., Longstanding pigmentary changes in paediatric scalds dressed with a non-adherent siliconised dressing, BURNS, 27(2), 2001, pp. 200-202
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
BURNS
ISSN journal
03054179 → ACNP
Volume
27
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
200 - 202
Database
ISI
SICI code
0305-4179(200103)27:2<200:LPCIPS>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
The non-adherent siliconised dressing Mepitel is excellent for burns, espec ially in children. It provides a moist wound environment, promotes wound he aling and is easy and relatively painless to use. However, surgeons should be aware that in black children its use has been associated with pigmentati on abnormalities. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd and ISBI. All rights reserv ed.