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Cirugía Plástica Ibero-Latinoamericana
On-line version ISSN 1989-2055Print version ISSN 0376-7892
Abstract
ARRIAGADA, C.; SOTO, C.; PENA, V. and VILLEGAS, J.. Intestinal involvement by high voltage electrical burn: case report. Cir. plást. iberolatinoam. [online]. 2013, vol.39, n.4, pp.419-422. ISSN 1989-2055. https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S0376-78922013000400013.
Burns are one of the leading causes of disability and mortality worldwide. In high-voltage electrical burns most common systemic manifestations are renal failure and arrhythmias. Visceral injury secondary to electrical burn is rare and its surgical management is challenging. This article presents a case of a patient with highvoltage electrical burn with involvement of the abdominal wall and secondary bowel injury.
Keywords : Burns; Electrical burn; High voltage; Visceral Injury.
