J Hand Surg [Br]. 1993 Aug;18(4):494-8.

Day care surgery for Dupuytren's contracture.

Robins RH, Scott TD, Griffiths DP.

Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, UK.

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.

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