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Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery Volume 46, 2012 - Issue 3-4
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Original Scientific Reports

The unilateral deep inferior epigastric perforator flap: Comparing university to community hospital

Ramon P. de WildtDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht
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Morteza EnajatDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht
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John H. SaworDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht;Department of Plastic Surgery, VieCuri Medical Centre, Venlo
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Roel N. G. M. FresowDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Elkerliek Hospital, Helmond, The Netherlands
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Lloyd V. NanhekhanDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Elkerliek Hospital, Helmond, The Netherlands
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René R. W. J. van der HulstDepartment of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht;Department of Plastic Surgery, VieCuri Medical Centre, VenloCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 159-162 | Accepted 19 Dec 2011, Published online: 12 Jul 2012

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