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Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery Volume 36, 2002 - Issue 4
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Research Article

Colour Doppler Ultrasound Evaluation of Haemodynamic Changes in Free Tram Flaps and Their Donor Sites

Fulvio Lorenzetti From the Department of Plastic Surgery,
,
Juhani Ahovuo Department of Radiology, Toolo Hospital, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
,
Sinikka Suominen From the Department of Plastic Surgery,
,
Asko Salmi From the Department of Plastic Surgery,
&
Sirpa Asko-Seljavaara From the Department of Plastic Surgery,
Pages 202-206 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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