Burn Surgery Glossary

Surgical removal of necrotic tissue (eschar) from burn wounds to prepare for grafting.

Surgical incision through burned tissue (eschar) to relieve pressure and restore circulation.

Study of burn eschar formation and characteristics (medical context only).

Combined surgical procedure involving removal of burned tissue followed by skin graft placement.

Surgical incision through fascia to relieve compartment syndrome in deep burns.

Brand name for silver sulfadiazine cream, a topical antimicrobial agent used in burn wound care.

Excessive fluid administration during burn resuscitation, leading to complications from fluid overload.

Full-thickness skin graft containing entire epidermis and dermis.

Third-degree burn extending through all skin layers including subcutaneous tissue.

The partial or complete loss of transplanted skin tissue due to inadequate vascularization or other complications.

Technique where a thin autograft is placed over an integrated allograft or dermal substitute.

Successful adherence and revascularization of transplanted skin graft.

Custom-fitted orthotic device used to prevent burn scar contractures and maintain hand function during healing.

Skin graft from a different species, typically porcine, used as temporary biological coverage for large burns.

Abnormal bone formation in soft tissues that can occur after severe burn injuries.

Excessive granulation tissue that grows above the wound surface, impeding healing and graft take.

Raised, thickened scar tissue that remains within the boundaries of the original burn wound.

Respiratory tract damage from inhaling hot gases, smoke, or toxic fumes during a fire.

Bilayer skin substitute consisting of collagen matrix with silicone outer layer, used for temporary coverage and dermal...

Excessive scar tissue that extends beyond original wound boundaries.

Age-adjusted body surface area assessment tool used to calculate burn percentage more accurately than the rule of nines.

Topical antimicrobial agent with excellent eschar penetration, commonly used for deep burn wound treatment.

Specialized skin grafting method that creates a mesh pattern allowing for greater expansion ratios than traditional mesh...

Skin graft processed with multiple small incisions to allow expansion and drainage.