title: Dermofasciectomy: a long term review.
abstract: Thirty-two dermofasciectomies in 24 cases were reviewed with an average of thirteen years for follow-up. These were compared with the same patients followed-up ten years earlier. A marked increase in extension of the disease from 24% to 79% was noted. The recurrence rate has remained constant at 47% and only two recurrences were found under the skin graft. This procedure must, therefore, remain the operation of choice in the management of aggressive Dupuytren's disease.
authors.affiliation: Blackrock Clinic, Co Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Varian
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome