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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

The efficacy of Helix aspersa Müller extract in the healing of partial thickness burns: A novel treatment for open burn management protocols

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Pages 219-222 | Received 09 Jul 2008, Accepted 22 Oct 2008, Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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