Journal of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
Volume 39, Issue 4 , Pages 289-295 , June 2011

Microvascular reconstruction of mandibular defects in paediatric patients

Received 13 November 2009 ,Accepted 14 May 2010.

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☆ The authors disclose any source of funds or financial interest and any commercial associations that might pose or create a conflict of interest with information presented in manuscript.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2010.05.005

Journal of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
Volume 39, Issue 4 , Pages 289-295 , June 2011

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