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. 2015 Jun;7(1):112-3.
doi: 10.1007/s12593-015-0179-1. Epub 2015 Mar 11.

Salvage of an Extensive Degloving Injury of the Forearm-Hand with Orthotopic Free Tissue Transplantation

Ricardo Horta  1 , Rita Valença-Filipe  2 , Pedro Silva  2 , Alvaro Silva  2 , José Amarante  2
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Salvage of an Extensive Degloving Injury of the Forearm-Hand with Orthotopic Free Tissue Transplantation

Ricardo Horta et al. J Hand Microsurg. 2015 Jun.
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a Severe degloving injury of the forearm and hand (lateral view). b Dorsoulnar view: extensive tendon and bone exposure. c Harvesting of an extended contralateral flap. d Good aesthetic and functional result after 5 years
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