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International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion Volume 17, 2010 - Issue 2
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Thermal injuries caused by hair straightening devices in children: a significant, but preventable problem

Deborah P.S. Foong Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK
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Anne V. Bryson Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit, Glasgow, UK
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Louisa N. Banks Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, Manchester, UK
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Mamta Shah Burns and Plastic Surgery Unit, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 87-93 | Received 24 Mar 2009, Accepted 17 Jul 2009, Published online: 02 Oct 2009

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