Dupuytren’s Diathesis in an African Male
Dupuytren’s disease is not common in the African population. Like in other populations early intervention before severe contractures is important in order to prevent recurrence. We present a case of a young African with Dupuytren’s diathesis.
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doaj-bde7e7a3481f459d96eae2c7ddcc9d292020-11-25T02:28:23ZengSurgical Society of Kenya The Annals of African Surgery1999-96742523-08162016-07-011328485Dupuytren’s Diathesis in an African MaleRichard Mbuva0James Kigera1Michael Maru2Tom Mogire3 Ezekiel Oburu4Defence Forces Hospital, NairobiUniversity of NairobiUniversity of NairobiUniversity of NairobiUniversity of NairobiDupuytren’s disease is not common in the African population. Like in other populations early intervention before severe contractures is important in order to prevent recurrence. We present a case of a young African with Dupuytren’s diathesis. https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/dupuytren-s-diathesis-in-an-africandupuytren’sdiathesisafricansurgery |
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Dupuytren’s Diathesis in an African Male |
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Dupuytren’s Diathesis in an African Male |
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Surgical Society of Kenya |
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The Annals of African Surgery |
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1999-9674 2523-0816 |
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2016-07-01 |
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Dupuytren’s disease is not common in the African population. Like in other populations early intervention before severe contractures is important in order to prevent recurrence. We present a case of a young African with Dupuytren’s diathesis.
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