Progressive hemifacial atrophy (PHA) is characterized by slow and progressive atrophy usually of one side of the face. PHA affects primarily the subcutaneous fat and muscle tissues, but may involve the bone. The cause is unknown. The treatment is symptomatic and directed at augmentation of the defic
Chimeric partial scapula and latissimus dorsi muscle flap for midfoot reconstruction: A case report
β Scribed by Cha-Chun Chen; Chi-Huwang Lin; Yu-Hsien Lin
- Book ID
- 112143598
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 1018 KB
- Volume
- 32
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0738-1085
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