Collagenase injections for the treatment of single cords in cases of Dupuytren’s contracture – a prospective intervention study of long-term experience with Xiapex
Introduction: The gold standard in the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture is surgical therapy. Alternatives are percutaneous needle fasciotomy and radiation in exceptional cases. Injection treatments with Xiapex (Pfizer) are a new therapy option. This collagenase, extracted from clostridium histol...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | deu |
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German Medical Science GMS Publishing House
2017-04-01
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Series: | GMS German Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery – Burn and Hand Surgery |
Online Access: | http://www.egms.de/static/en/journals/gpras/2017-7/gpras000047.shtml |