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Burns are ubiquitous injuries in modern society, with virtually all adults having
sustained a burn at some point in their lives. The skin is the largest organ of
the body, basically functioning to protect self from non-self. Burn injury to the
skin is painful, resource-intensive, and often associated with scarring,
contracture formation, and long-term disability. Larger burns are associated with
morbidity and mortality disproportionate to their initial appearance. Electrical
and chemical burns are less common injuries but are often associated with
significant morbidity.
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