| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8928707 | Burns Open | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
- Vesicant injuries undergo a different pathophysiology than normal acid or alkali burns.
- Vesicant injuries usually do not present until 24-48Â h after the exposure.
- Conservative therapy is the mainstay of treatment for vesicant injuries.
- Vesicant injuries may become more commonly seen, given geopolitical instability.
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Authors
C. Caleb Butts, Thomas Holcombe, Alicia Lintner, Scott B. Patterson, Sidney B. Brevard, Steven A. Kahn,