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The International Journal on Orbital Disorders, Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery
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Case Report

The “reading man” flap for reconstruction of large periorbital defects

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Pages 303-305 | Received 24 Oct 2017, Accepted 18 Dec 2017, Published online: 15 Jan 2018

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