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Management of genital burns: A review
Author(s) -
Michielsen Dirk PJ,
Lafaire Cynthia
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
international journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.172
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1442-2042
pISSN - 0919-8172
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2010.02605.x
Subject(s) - medicine , sex organ , etiology , skin grafting , surgery , skin transplantation , incidence (geometry) , dermatology , conservative management , intensive care medicine , general surgery , pathology , genetics , physics , optics , biology
We review the etiology and the management strategy of genital burns. The incidence of genital burns ranges from 2.8 to 13%. Most are part of larger injuries. Scald burns are typical for children, whereas flame and chemical burns happen more often in adults. For first and second‐degree genital burns, a conservative approach with physiological dressings and topical antimicrobials is advised. Only third degree burns need to be treated with removal of necrotic tissue and grafting. Indwelling catheters or suprapubic drainage systems must be avoided whenever possible.