Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 61 , Pages S21-S28 , 2008

In vivo perfusion analysis of normal and dysplastic ears and its implication on total auricular reconstruction

Received 3 May 2007 ,Accepted 4 January 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2008.01.004

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 61 , Pages S21-S28 , 2008

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