title: Day care surgery for Dupuytren's contracture.
abstract: Contrary to standard practice in the United Kingdom, primary surgery for Dupuytren's contracture can be performed safely on a day care basis provided that strict criteria are followed. Although demanding on Consultant surgical time, this policy offers a considerable saving in hospital resources.
authors.affiliation: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, UK.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Robins
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Griffiths
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000191:economics*; D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction; D002045:Bupivacaine; D003363:Cost Control; D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000191:economics / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000191:economics / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012008:Recurrence; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D008012:Lidocaine; D002045:Bupivacaine