Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 84-90 , January 2007

Restoration of elbow function with pedicled latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap transfer

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2006.03.006

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 84-90 , January 2007

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