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Research Article

Groin tissue necrosis requiring skin graft following parenteral abuse of buprenorphine tablets

G. F. X. FEENEY Alcohol and Drug Assessment Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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P. FAIRWEATHER Alcohol and Drug Assessment Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Pages 359-361 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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