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Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery Volume 36, 2002 - Issue 2
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Research Article

Salvage of major amputation stumps of the lower extremity with latissimus dorsi free flaps

Erkki J. Tukiainen From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
,
Aydin Saray From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
,
Hannu O. M. Kuokkanen From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
&
Sirpa L. Asko-Seljavaara From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
Pages 85-90 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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