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Original Research

Fenestrated Adipofascial Reverse Flap: A Modified Technique for the Reconstruction of Fingertip Amputations

Francesco IdoneJalisco Plastic and Reconstructive Institute, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, México
, MD,
Andrea SistiDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Siena, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
, MD,
Juri TassinariDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
, MD &
Giuseppe NisiDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
, MD
Pages 353-358 | Received 15 Sep 2016, Accepted 28 Oct 2016, Published online: 30 Nov 2016

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