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An uncommon problem associated with alcohol excess: flexor sheath infection following use of alcohol hand rub

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  1. Department of Plastic Surgery, Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham, Slough, SL2 4HL, Berkshire, UK

    Robert M. Choa, Olivier A. Branford, Andreas Naparus & Anthony P. Armstrong

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Choa, R.M., Branford, O.A., Naparus, A. et al. An uncommon problem associated with alcohol excess: flexor sheath infection following use of alcohol hand rub. Eur J Plast Surg 34, 125–126 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-010-0450-4

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