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CC BY 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2025; 58(01): 080-081
DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1802645
Book Review

Book Review: Principles and Practice of Burn Care

Dinesh Kadam
1   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, A. J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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Title: Principles and Practice of Burn Care

Chief Editor: Sujata Sarabahi

Co-editors: Dr V K Tiwari, Dr Arun Goel and Dr Suvashish Dash

2nd Edition, 2025

Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd., New Delhi

Number of pages: 720

I am delighted to review the second edition of “Principles and Practice of Burn Care” edited by Dr. Sujata Sarabahi along with Dr. V. K. Tiwari, Dr. Arun Goel, and Dr. Suvashish Dash.[1] First published in 2010, this comprehensive volume was the country's first comprehensive textbook on burns. It remains the foremost reference on burn management in India and remains an essential resource globally.

The book was officially released during APSICON 2024 in Coimbatore, where I received the hard copy from Dr. Sujata ([Fig. 1]). At first glance, the book's high-quality production by the renowned Jaypee Brothers is immediately striking, and as you flip through its pages, you realize it is an endearing book. The superior paper quality, sharp and clear photographs, and effective use of color in text and tables enhance its readability and appeal. These features make it not just a textbook but also an excellent atlas of burn care.

I had the opportunity to refer to the earlier edition of the textbook. The new book is organized into seven sections, mirroring the structure of the first edition but enriched with updated content and expanded chapters. The number of contributors has increased significantly from 34 to 58, and the material has grown by 108 pages, reflecting the inclusion of new advancements and perspectives.

Retaining the basic structure of the first edition, the comprehensive seven sections include general considerations and fundamentals of early care in burns, wound management, burns of special types and sites, later care, rehabilitation and reconstruction, and finally, organization of the burn unit and planning for burn disasters.



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Article published online:
10 February 2025

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  • 1 Sarabahi S, Tiwari VK, Goel A, Dash S. eds. Plastic Surgery: Text and Atlas. 2nd. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.; 2025. 720.
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