To keep pace with increasing demands for reconstruction, it is likely that in addition
to expansion of existing units, new centres will emerge offering a microsurgery service
‘de novo/from scratch’, especially in developing countries. We describe our experience in the creation
of a new microsurgery service; and identify the important factors for its successful
implementation.
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Published online: September 19, 2011
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