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The effectiveness of a 595 nm pulsed-dye-laser in the treatment of surgical scars following a knee arthroplasty

Padcha Pongcharoena Dermatology unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Thammasat University, Bangkok, ThailandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Boonchana Pongcharoenb Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Thammasat University, Bangkok, ThailandView further author information
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Wareeporn Disphanurata Dermatology unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Thammasat University, Bangkok, ThailandView further author information
Pages 352-356 | Received 05 Jul 2018, Accepted 26 Aug 2019, Published online: 29 Aug 2019

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