Abstract

The problem of postburn scar contractures in the neck is of great concern in reconstructive surgery. Despite successes in the treatment of burn patients there has been no decrease in the number of postburn neck scar deformities and contractures. The application of modern methods of burn management and scar contracture prophylaxis has only reduced the number of severe cases. Half the patients with full-thickness burns have neck scar contractures requiring surgery (Yudenich and Grishkevich, 1986). Neck burns are often associated with facial, chest, and shoulder injuries. Neck scar contractures cause functional and cosmetic disturbances that need surgical correction.

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