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Aesthetic improvements of radial forearm flap donor site by autologous fat transplantation

Benedetto LongoPlastic Surgery Unit, Sant’Andrea Hospital, School of Medicine and Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Michail SorotosPlastic Surgery Unit, Sant’Andrea Hospital, School of Medicine and Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Rosaria LaportaPlastic Surgery Unit, Sant’Andrea Hospital, School of Medicine and Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Fabio Santanelli di PompeoPlastic Surgery Unit, Sant’Andrea Hospital, School of Medicine and Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Pages 51-55 | Received 10 Jun 2018, Accepted 26 Sep 2018, Published online: 16 Nov 2018

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