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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 1992; 25(01): 016-017
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1775770
Review Article

Burns In Elderly Patients

Dr. Chhanda Banerjee
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Dr. Biman Mazumdar
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Abstract

In 60 years old or above, 35% total body surface area burns prove fatal.

In patients of less than 35% T.B.S., aggressive excisions and free grafts also prove a disaster. Elderly in authors opinion should not receive highly specialized care in isolation ward and should be allowed to remain in company of their relations throughout the period of treatment.

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Poor Survival


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