Keloid formation resulting in acquired syndactyly of an initially normal web space following syndactyly release of an adjacent web space.
We present a case of acquired syndactyly secondary to keloid formation in a previously normal web space following release of syndactyly in the adjacent web space.
Tonkin
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MA
Department of Hand Surgery, University of Sydney, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia. mtonkin@surgery.usyd.edu.au
Willis
K R
KR
Lawson
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D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007627:Keloid / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D013576:Syndactyly / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D008727:Methotrexate