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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

Use of a free gracilis flap for coverage of medium size defects over the ankle and foot

Philippe Voche From the Unit of Reconstructive Surgery of The Locomotor Apparatus, Hopital Jeanne d’Arc, CHRU Nancy, France
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Michel Merle From the Unit of Reconstructive Surgery of The Locomotor Apparatus, Hopital Jeanne d’Arc, CHRU Nancy, France
Pages 91-95 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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