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Research Article

Patients' satisfaction with breast reconstruction and reduction mammaplasty

Erika Tykkä, Sirpa Asko-Seljavaara, Helvi Hietanen From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
Pages 399-405 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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