Genital and perineal burns in children: 10 years of experience at a major burn center

An unexpected long-term complication of genital burn in a child: Secondary cryptorchidism

“…[1][2][3] They generally accompany extensive burns and are seldom detected solely. [1][2][3] Despite this protection, the reported occurrence is 8.3% in children1 and 1.7% in adults; [4] among these, the occurrence of isolated cases is 0.6%-4%. [1,2] Scalds are the primary cause followed by flames, contact, and electrical burns.…”

“…[1][2][3] They are seldom detected as isolated injuries. [1][2][3] General causes of genital and perineal burns are hot liquids and flames both in children and adults.…”

“…[1][2][3] They are seldom detected as isolated injuries. [1][2][3] General causes of genital and perineal burns are hot liquids and flames both in children and adults. [1][2][3][4] Testes involvement is extremely rare and is a sign of high morbidity and even mortality.…”

“…[1][2][3] General causes of genital and perineal burns are hot liquids and flames both in children and adults. [1][2][3][4] Testes involvement is extremely rare and is a sign of high morbidity and even mortality. [2] The leading long-term complication is burn scar contracture in genital and perineal burns.…”

“…[1][2][3][4] Testes involvement is extremely rare and is a sign of high morbidity and even mortality. [2] The leading long-term complication is burn scar contracture in genital and perineal burns. [4,5] The main problematic issue is to manage it and is still an unsettled question.…”