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Abstract| Volume 39, ISSUE 9, SUPPLEMENT , e19, September 2014

Hyaluronic Acid Scaffold for Skin Defects Closure in Congenital Syndactyly Release Surgery

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      Several techniques for congenital syndactyly release have been described. Some techniques require skin grafting, which might lead to poor cosmetic outcomes and complications. A graftless technique with an advanced Hyaluronic Acid (HA) scaffold used to cover the bare areas has been developed.
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