Extrinsic post burn peri-anal contracture leading to sub acute intestinal obstruction: A case report
2008
Case of a Child with Post Burn Peri-anal Contracture
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Thakur Jagdeep S, Chauhan CGS, Diwana Vijay K, Thakur Anamika
Primary Institution: I G Medical College, Shimla, HP, India
Conclusion
The child's intestinal obstruction was caused by a post burn contracture in the gluteal fold, which was successfully treated with surgery.
Supporting Evidence
- The child had a history of 10% thermal burns over the perineum and gluteal region.
- Surgery involved releasing the contracture and grafting the area.
- Post-operative recovery was uneventful and the graft was well taken.
Takeaway
A little boy had trouble going to the bathroom because of a burn that made his skin stick together, but doctors helped him feel better with surgery.
Methodology
The child underwent surgery to release the contracture and graft the affected area.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A two and a half year old male child.
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