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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Main Authors: Fischer, Lisa Maria, Dahmann, Sonja, Simunec, Denis, Meyer-Marcotty, Max V.
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: German Medical Science GMS Publishing House 2017-04-01
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