JOURNAL ARTICLE

Complications of Hardware Removal in Pediatric Upper Limb Surgery – Is It Safe?

Farr, SebastianScheider, PhilippGanger, Rudolf

Year: 2020 Journal:   German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)   Publisher: German Heart Research Foundation

Abstract

Objectives/Interrogation: Previous studies indicated that hardware removal may lead to increased morbidity and therefore, at least in adults, remains questionable for certain indications. However, risks such as corrosion or local reactions may be less likely in younger patients with current, improved[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

Keywords:
Upper limb Complication MEDLINE Upper abdomen Upper body

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Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic Effects
Health Sciences →  Medicine →  Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
Health Sciences →  Medicine →  Surgery
Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
Health Sciences →  Health Professions →  Pharmacy

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