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Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery 6/2021

01-12-2021 | Original Article

Plastic Surgery in Camps in Rural India

Authors: Pawan Agarwal, Prashant Yadav, Dhananjaya Sharma, Vikesh Agrawal, Arpan Mishra

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Issue 6/2021

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Abstract

Shortage of plastic surgeons is well known in the developing countries, and this leads to denial of plastic surgery facilities to a very large population especially in the rural area. We report a retrospective review of our experience with 60 rural plastic surgery camps in Central India over 16 years. A total of 4317 patients were operated, and majority (~ 65%) of patients had cleft lip/palate and post-burn contractures. Results were satisfactory, and there were no major complications. Usefulness of such camps is obvious, and we wish to share lessons learnt during these camps.
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Metadata
Title
Plastic Surgery in Camps in Rural India
Authors
Pawan Agarwal
Prashant Yadav
Dhananjaya Sharma
Vikesh Agrawal
Arpan Mishra
Publication date
01-12-2021
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue 6/2021
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-020-02681-2

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