Avoiding Sutured Tie-Over Dressings on the Nasal Dorsum
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چکیده
The nose is a common site for basal and squamous cell carcinomas. Surgical excision can leave a defect that is appropriate for reconstruction with full thickness skin grafting. Tie-over dressings have gained popularity in this setting. We propose that steri-strips alone provide the necessary support to facilitate excellent graft take.
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دوره 2010 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2010