Retrospective analysis and clinical evaluation of mandible reconstruction with a free fibula flap
β Scribed by V. Wedler; M. Farshad; M. Sen; C. Koehler; A. Handschin; K. Graetz; W. Kuenzi
- Book ID
- 105931552
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 38 KB
- Volume
- 29
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1435-0130
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