title: Keloid formation resulting in acquired syndactyly of an initially normal web space following syndactyly release of an adjacent web space.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hand Surgery, University of Sydney, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia. mtonkin@surgery.usyd.edu.au
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Tonkin
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Willis
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Lawson
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D008727:Methotrexate