## Abstract The use of microsurgical techniques is essential in peripheral nerve surgery, in which dissection at the fascicular level is required. Magnification with an operating microscope allows for an accurate evaluation of the severity of the trauma to the nerve tissue and permits atraumatic in
The use of vein grafts in upper extremity nerve surgery
โ Scribed by Stahl, S.; Goldberg, J. A.
- Book ID
- 113024341
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1999
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 34 KB
- Volume
- 22
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1435-0130
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