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Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery Volume 42, 2008 - Issue 5
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Articular ganglia of the volar aspect of the wrist: Arthroscopic resection compared with open excision. A prospective randomised study

Dr Lorenzo Rocchi Hand Surgery Division, Department of Orthopedics, Gemelli Hospital of Rome, Catholic University, Rome, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Alessandra Canal Plastic Surgical Unit, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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Francesco Fanfani Hand Surgery Division, Department of Orthopedics, Gemelli Hospital of Rome, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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Francesco Catalano Hand Surgery Division, Department of Orthopedics, Gemelli Hospital of Rome, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
Pages 253-259 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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