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Comparison of wound strength, histologic, and aesthetic outcomes after microsurgical versus conventional skin closure in a rat model

Katharine M. HinchcliffDivision of Plastic Surgery, Davis Medical Center, University of California, Sacramento, CA, USA; Correspondence[email protected]
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Timothy Orlowski60th Medical Group, Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA, USAView further author information
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Hakan OrbayDivision of Plastic Surgery, Davis Medical Center, University of California, Sacramento, CA, USA; View further author information
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Fawn Hogan60th Medical Group, Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA, USAView further author information
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Kevin Grayson60th Medical Group, Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA, USAView further author information
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David E. SaharDivision of Plastic Surgery, Davis Medical Center, University of California, Sacramento, CA, USA; View further author information
Pages 381-386 | Received 12 Mar 2019, Accepted 21 Jul 2019, Published online: 02 Aug 2019

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