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Adnexal burns are common in facial burns and chemical injuries. These patients require timely and appropriate management so as to avoid corneal exposure, ulceration, and loss of vision. This chapter covers the emergency management as well as the management of most common sequelae of adnexal burn injuries.
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Patel, R., Mukherjee, B. (2017). Chemical and Thermal Injuries. In: Mukherjee, B., Yuen, H. (eds) Emergencies of the Orbit and Adnexa. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-1807-4_7
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