Chemical burns of the upper extremity.
Chemical burns are frequently encountered by the hand surgeon. Although operative therapy is not usually necessary, prompt accurate diagnosis, appropriate care, and close follow-up are required. Generalized treatment principles as well as specific therapies are discussed.
Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, New York.
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Bentivegna
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Deane
D000328:Adult; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged