Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 2 , Pages 174-184 , February 2011

Outcomes of direct muscle neurotisation in adult facial paralysis

Received 2 December 2009 ,Accepted 23 April 2010.

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Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 2 , Pages 174-184 , February 2011

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