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Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery Volume 25, 1991 - Issue 2
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Original Article

The Return of Sensitivity to Cold, Warmth and Pain from Excessive Heat in Free Microvascular Flaps

Tapani Lähteenmäki Division of Plastic Surgery, Töölö Hospital, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Oulu, Finland
,
Timo Waris Department of Plastic Surgery, Oulu University Central Hospital, Oulu, Finland
,
Sirpa Asko-Seljavaara Division of Plastic Surgery, Töölö Hospital, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Oulu, Finland
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Kaisa Åstrand Department of General Psychology, Helsinki University, Helsinki
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Börje Sundell Division of Plastic Surgery, Töölö Hospital, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Oulu, Finland
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Timo Järvilehto Department of Behavioral Sciences, Oulu University, Oulu, Finland
Pages 143-150 | Received 26 Apr 1990, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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