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Analyzing Murine Schwann Cell Development Along Growing Axons
Published on: November 21, 2012
Abstract:
Sixty-one children with ganglia treated surgically at the Singapore General Hospital were reviewed. At the wrist the predominance of dorsal ganglia over volar ganglia, which is the pattern in adults, was found only in older children. In children less than 10 years old, volar ganglia predominated. A high recurrence rate (36%) following surgery was observed, putting in question the value of surgery. An expectant regimen is therefore advocated at first. A modified technique for excision of volar wrist ganglia without attendant risk to the radial vessels is discussed.
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