Role of Dermabrasion Assisted Tangential Excision in Paediatric Electrical Burn Wounds

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 02 | Page :
    By

    Sriram V S,

  • Ravi Kumar Chittoria,

  • Amrutha J S,

  1. Senior Resident, Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
  2. Professor and Associate Dean Head of IT Wing and Telemedicine, Department of Plastic Surgery and Telemedicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
  3. Senior Resident, Department Of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India

Abstract

Early removal of necrotic tissue in deep electrical burns by tangential excision decreases scarring and promotes wound healing. Dermabrasion, traditionally used in dermatology for facial resurfacing and scar treatment, has shown promising results when applied to burn wound management. In burn care, dermabrasion serves as a form of blunt debridement, effectively removing superficial necrotic tissue without damaging underlying healthy structures. This technique helps reduce local inflammation and lowers the likelihood of abnormal scar formation, such as hypertrophic scars or contractures. When performed early in the course of treatment, dermabrasion-assisted debridement significantly enhances wound healing by promoting faster reepithelialization and reducing the risk of wound infection. This approach can be particularly beneficial in pediatric patients with deep electrical burns, where early and gentle wound bed preparation is essential for optimal recovery and cosmetic outcomes.

Keywords: Dermabrasion, Electrical burns, Paediatric, Wound healing, Scar prevention.

[This article belongs to Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery ]

How to cite this article:
Sriram V S, Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Amrutha J S. Role of Dermabrasion Assisted Tangential Excision in Paediatric Electrical Burn Wounds. Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery. 2025; 14(02):-.
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Sriram V S, Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Amrutha J S. Role of Dermabrasion Assisted Tangential Excision in Paediatric Electrical Burn Wounds. Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery. 2025; 14(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjos/article=2025/view=211262


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Volume 14
Issue 02
Received 04/04/2025
Accepted 07/04/2025
Published 24/05/2025
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