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Research Article

Facial reanimation by transplantation of a microneurovascular muscle: long-term follow-up

Tuija Ylä-Kotola Department of Surgery, Jorvi Hospital Helsinki University Hospital EspooCorrespondence[email protected]
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M. Susanna C. Kauhanen Department of Plastic Surgery Helsinki University Hospital Helsinki Finland
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Sirpa Asko-Seljavaara Department of Plastic Surgery Helsinki University Hospital Helsinki Finland
Pages 272-276 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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