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Platelet-rich plasma and peripheral nerve regeneration: a potential contraindication to its use after tumor excision

Eleftherios SpartalisLaboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research, University of Athens Medical School, Athens, GreeceCorrespondence[email protected]
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Antonios AthanasiouDepartment of Surgery, Mercy University Hospital, Cork, IrelandView further author information
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Michael SpartalisLaboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research, University of Athens Medical School, Athens, GreeceView further author information
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Demetrios MorisDepartment of Surgery, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USAView further author information
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Alexandros Papalampros1st Department of Surgery, University of Athens Medical School, Athens, GreeceView further author information
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Nikolaos NikiteasLaboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research, University of Athens Medical School, Athens, GreeceView further author information
Pages 1045-1046 | Published online: 04 Jul 2017

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