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(Based on Sinar Daily article: Chemical burns are the most complex and dangerous type of burn injury, says plastic surgeon)
Chemical burns are considered among the most complex and dangerous injuries in medicine. They differ from common heat burns by causing two layers of damage: the initial chemical reaction and subsequent thermal injury. According to Dr. Wan Syazli, burn specialist at Avisena Specialist Hospital, the danger lies in the fact that the chemical can continue damaging tissues long after the first contact – sometimes for weeks.
This complexity means treatment must be urgent, precise, and tailored to the type of chemical involved. As reported by Sinar Daily, Dr. Wan stressed that if skin grafting is done before the chemical is fully neutralized, it will almost certainly fail, wasting precious recovery time.
One recent case at Avisena illustrates this expertise in action. A patient with severe chemical burns required a human skin graft from an overseas skin bank, which was arranged and delivered within 48 hours – a feat of logistics and medical coordination. This swift response was critical to saving the patient’s tissue and preventing life-threatening complications.
While surgery is sometimes unavoidable, Avisena also offers regenerative burn therapies that use stem cells and specialized healing serums to encourage the skin to repair itself. These techniques can significantly reduce the need for surgical intervention, minimize scarring, and shorten hospital stays.
By combining advanced medical protocols, global resource networks, and cutting-edge regenerative medicine, Avisena Specialist Hospital is setting the standard for chemical burn treatment in Malaysia – delivering outcomes that were once thought impossible.
Dr Wan Syazli Rodzaian Wan Ahmad
Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
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