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  • Title: [Hand management in recessive dystrophic bullous epydermolysis].
    Author: Pajardi G, Novelli C, Parolo C, Proserpio G, Tegon M, Vecchi S.
    Journal: Pediatr Med Chir; 2011; 33(4):196-8. PubMed ID: 22423480.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: Recessive distrofic epidermolysis bullosa creates severe hand deformities with disabling functional limitations. Hand surgeon should perform surgery when deformity inibits function, in order to restore the pinch. MATERIALS AND METHOD: We present our experience on 44 patients and 58 operated hands, with the following schema: hand degloving, grafting of the first web and intraoperative dynamic splinting. RESULTS: In 30 patient with an 8 years follow up, 25 had had good or excellent results, and the 5 remaining shows early recurrence. CONCLUSION: Association of a correct surgical approach and adequate intra and post-operative rehabilitation improve hand function and a slow down inevitable recurrence.
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