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A prospective study of nasal fractures

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. G. Dickson*
Affiliation:
Senior Registrar in Plastic Surgery, St. James's Hospital, Leeds.
D. T. Sharpe
Affiliation:
Consultant Plastic Surgean, St. Luke's Hospital, Bradford.
*
M. G. Dickson, F.R.C.S., Department of Plastic Surgery, St. James's Hospital, Leeds 9.

Summary

A prospective survey of 60 patients requiring manipulation under anaesthetic for nasal fractures has been carried out using pre- and post-operative photographs in conjunction with a standardized proforma. The results are presented and discussed.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1986

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