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Original Scientific Reports

Anterior rectus fascia back cut: A new modification to relieve the pressure in fascial closure of the superior pedicle of a transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap

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Pages 91-94 | Accepted 30 Dec 2011, Published online: 03 Apr 2012

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