Traitement des séquelles de brûlures. Brûlure de la région mammaire

Reconstruction of thoracic post-burn scars in young girls or adult women is a challenge for the plastic surgeon. The major role of the breast in women's feminity explains the importance of their rehabilitation. In children, the problem is to deal with the burn scars to allow harmonious breast development. In adults, the same techniques of breast reconstruction than those used in breast cancers can be used. Classification of post-burn scars is helpful to adapt the method of the treatment. The authors report their experience in treating acute cases of thoracic burns, and propose a 3-type classification and specific treatment for each.