Stevens-Johnson syndrome surgery

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anila Hussain, MD [2]

Overview

Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of SJS.

Indications

• Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of SJS. Wound debridement can be done but conservative approach is preferred at most places.