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A Case Report of the Chemical Burns Due to Sodium Hypochlorite(NaOCl)

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  • Kim, Ki Yup (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Park, Jun (Starline Plastic Surgery Clinic) ;
  • Yang, Won Yong (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • You, Young Cheun (Art Plastic Surgery Clinic) ;
  • Kang, Sang Yoon (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • 김기엽 (경희대학교 의과대학 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 박준 (스타라인 성형외과) ;
  • 양원용 (경희대학교 의과대학 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 유영천 (아트성형외과) ;
  • 강상윤 (경희대학교 의과대학 성형외과학교실)
  • Received : 2008.04.30
  • Accepted : 2008.06.10
  • Published : 2008.11.10
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Abstract

Purpose: Chemical burn accounts for a small proportion of burns in burn patient population. However, chemical injuries own importance to their deep tissue destruction which continues long after the initial exposure. $YUHANROX^{(R)}$ is a domestic bleach which has been widely used in Korea. Chemical burn by the domestic bleach is an unusual case. Methods: A 70 yrs old female soiled with stool, her husband wiped the mess with $YUHANROX^{(R)}$. Skin edema, erythematous lesion was developed the second day, and she was admitted to our hospital via emergency department. Results: Complete epithelization was done after 3 times STSG but, severe scar was formed. Conclusion: We report this case to warn about the dangers of domestic bleaches chemical substances and to emphasize that they should be used with caution. Public relation of the primary care of the chemical burn injury is needed.

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