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The origins of the camper’s chiasm asymmetry: a cadaveric study and clinical implications for flexor tendons surgery

Diego Faccioa Resident in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of Padua, Padova, ItalyView further author information
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Sara Montanarib Resident in Orthopedics, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, ItalyView further author information
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Nicola Maschioc Orthopedic Surgeon, Alto Vicentino Hospital, Vicenza, ItalyView further author information
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Franco Bassettod Ordinary Professor and Head of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, ItalyView further author information
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Cesare Tiengoe Associate Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, ItalyView further author information
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Francesco Messanaa Resident in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of Padua, Padova, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 471-475 | Received 15 Mar 2022, Accepted 11 Dec 2022, Published online: 22 Dec 2022

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