Chapter 46
Extended Techniques for Limb Salvage Using Free Flaps
David L. Feldman,
L. Scott Levin,
David L. Feldman
Search for more papers by this authorL. Scott Levin
Search for more papers by this authorDavid L. Feldman,
L. Scott Levin,
David L. Feldman
Search for more papers by this authorL. Scott Levin
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L. H. Hollier,
D. Eugene Strandness,
Jonathan B. Towne,
Keith Calligaro,
K. Craig Kent,
Gregory L. Moneta,
William H. Pearce,
John J. Ricotta,
Henry Haimovici,
Enrico Ascher
Search for more papers by this authorL. H. Hollier
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Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 01 January 2004
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
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Selection of Free Flap
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Postoperative Management
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Results
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The Future
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Experimental Data
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