Journal of the Korean Burn Society (대한화상학회지)

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Accidental Trichloroacetic Acid Burn Injuries on Genital Area during Gynecological Procedures

부인과적 시술 중 발생한 생식기 부위의 Trichloroacetic Acid 화학 화상

  • Lee, Chong Kun (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Advanced Burn Reconstruction Center, Bundang Jesaeng Hospital) ;
  • Yu, Sung Hoon (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Advanced Burn Reconstruction Center, Bundang Jesaeng Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Dong Chul (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Advanced Burn Reconstruction Center, Bundang Jesaeng Hospital)
  • 이종건 (분당제생병원 성형외과, 화상재건센터) ;
  • 유성훈 (분당제생병원 성형외과, 화상재건센터) ;
  • 김동철 (분당제생병원 성형외과, 화상재건센터)
  • Received : 2021.04.16
  • Accepted : 2021.05.06
  • Published : 2021.06.30
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Abstract

TCA is widely used in cosmetic treatments such as chemical peels, tattoo removal, and also in gynecological procedures for managing cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. However, storage of high concentration of TCA in a gynecology office is a potential hazard, as it may accidentally cause severe chemical burns. We report a case of deep dermal TCA chemical burn on genital area, which occured accidentally and resulted from misuse of high concentration (90%) of TCA coated vaginal gauze packing dressing during gynecological procedures.

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