Hand complications in children from digital sucking
1989; Elsevier BV; Volume: 14; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s0363-5023(89)80039-5
ISSN1531-6564
Autores Tópico(s)Rabies epidemiology and control
ResumoDigital sucking is common in children. Although orthodontic complications have been reported, hand complications of digital sucking are seldom described. Five patients are reported; two had digital deformities and three had infections. Deformities of the digits were improved with splinting. Infections required surgical drainage followed by postoperative splint protection to prevent digital sucking. Splinting prohibited sucking in four of five patients.
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