Abstract | BACKGROUND: CASE PRESENTATION: In this report, we discuss the case of a 40 years old female who sustained 2% Total Body Surface Area partial to full thickness burns from white phosphorus. The burns were treated conservatively with mafenide acetate on the medial calf and dorsum of foot and Flaminal Forte was used for the palmar region. The patient was discharged 22 days after admission and followed up in the outpatient clinic. Despite the use of pressure garments, hypertrophic scarring began to develop on the dorsum of her right foot. CONCLUSIONS: During peacetime, white phosphorus possess a significant danger to civilians. Awareness of the unique nature of white phosphorus among military burn clinicians should be emphasized.
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Authors | Uri Aviv, Rachel Kornhaber, Moti Harats, Josef Haik |
Journal | Disaster and military medicine
(Disaster Mil Med)
Vol. 3
Pg. 6
( 2017)
ISSN: 2054-314X [Print] England |
PMID | 28861275
(Publication Type: Case Reports)
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