Silicone Foley’s catheter as an effective alternative to Hunter’s rod in staged flexor tendon reconstruction of the hand
Context: Staged flexor tendon reconstruction is most suitable treatment method for extensive zone II tendon injuries. The Hunter’s rod used in this procedure is costly and not easily available, which adds to the miseries of both patients as well as treating surgeon. Aims: The aim of this study is to...
Main Authors: | Tawheed Ahmad, Sheikh Adil Bashir, Mohammad Inam Zaroo, Adil Hafeez Wani, Saima Rashid, Summaira Jan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
2016-09-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.4103/0970-0358.197232 |
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