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Kucukguven A., Uzun H., Menku F., Sert G., Aksu A.
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY, vol.72, no.4, pp.622-627, 2019 (SCI-Expanded)
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Publication Type:
Article / Article
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Volume:
72
Issue:
4
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Publication Date:
2019
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Doi Number:
10.1016/j.bjps.2019.01.007
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Journal Name:
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
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Journal Indexes:
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
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Page Numbers:
pp.622-627
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Keywords:
Atraumatic tendon repair, Endoscopic retrieval, Flexible endoscope, Flexor tendon repair, Retracted tendons, INJURIES, MOTION
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Hacettepe University Affiliated:
Yes
Abstract
Background: The repair of retracted flexor tendons is a challenging problem for hand surgeons. The tendon stump should be handled in an atraumatic manner because any microtrauma to the sheath and tendon can lead to poor functional outcomes.