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Long-term sequel of nail bed trauma

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 We report the long term sequel of a finger tip injury (case report). Attention to detail, particularly in repairing the nail bed and a decision at the time to either retain and repair, or excise fully, the germinal matrix could avoid long term complications.

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  1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane North, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire PR2 9HT, UK Tel. +44-1772-716-565; Fax +44-1772-710-547 e-mail 16200.1202@Compuserve.Com, , , , , , GB

    R. Alvi, S. Jones, W. Jaffe & A. J. Howcroft

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Received: 5 November 1996 / Accepted: 8 May 1997

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Alvi, R., Jones, S., Jaffe, W. et al. Long-term sequel of nail bed trauma. E J Plastic Surg 21, 106–107 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002380050039

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