Investigating the depth of thermal burns in elephants

Histological examination of burn injuries in elephants revealed that the depth was not as severe as expected from clinical observation. Although the actual burn depth was deep, the thickness of elephant skin, especially the dermis, resulted in the lesions being classified as less severe than expecte...

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Main Authors: A. Shakespeare, J. Steyl, S. Strydom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2006-06-01
Series:Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
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Online Access:https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/361