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Unusual sight-threatening complication of scaled burn injury in a pediatric patient: A case report

2024Open accessAddis Ababa University

Abstract

Despite their rarity severe ophthalmic complications like endopthalmitis can occur in burn injury patients even when least expected. Heightened vigilance, prompt evaluation, multidisciplinary team approach and early initiation of broad spectrum antibiotic treatment is crucial to prevent permanent visual loss and lifelong disability.

Research topics

  • Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
  • Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity
  • Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109700

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