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Commentary on “Subungual hematoma: nail bed repair or trephination? A systematic review” by Silva JB, Becker AS, Leal BLM, Busnello CV, Kist EH & Koff ND

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  1. Department of Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India

    Selva Prabhu, Jaiveer Singh, Priyadarshini Velmurugan & Sudharsanan Sundaramurthi

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Prabhu, S., Singh, J., Velmurugan, P. et al. Commentary on “Subungual hematoma: nail bed repair or trephination? A systematic review” by Silva JB, Becker AS, Leal BLM, Busnello CV, Kist EH & Koff ND. Eur J Plast Surg 46, 291–292 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-022-02037-x

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