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Achievements in burn surgery over the past 50 years in China

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This paper reflects on the advancements of clinical and scientific research in the field of burn surgery in China. It includes emergency care of massive burns, resuscitation, anti-infection, prevention and cure of internal organ injuries, metabolic and nutritional support, wound repair and rehabilitation, and special types of burns; it also covers pathology, microbiology, immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, and tissue engineering.

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Wang, S. Achievements in burn surgery over the past 50 years in China. Front. Med. China 2, 332–336 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11684-008-0063-5

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