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. 2014 Jan;47(1):150-2.
doi: 10.4103/0970-0358.129662.

A novel technique of monitoring a completely covered free flap

Kiran Petkar  1 , K S Krishnakumar  1 , Sameer Lateef  1 , T J Arun  1 , V Suresh  1
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A novel technique of monitoring a completely covered free flap

Kiran Petkar et al. Indian J Plast Surg. 2014 Jan.
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Figure 1
Figure 1
Free fibula flap being inset at lower jaw. Outlined are the redundant peroneal vessels distal to the flap
Figure 2
Figure 2
Post-operative period. Shaded is the area undermined and pulsations felt for
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