Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 63, Issue 4 , Pages 583-588 , April 2010

Reverse facial artery flap from the submental region

Received 19 October 2008 ,Accepted 8 January 2009.

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PII: S1748-6815(09)00092-8

doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2009.01.035

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 63, Issue 4 , Pages 583-588 , April 2010

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