Invited Discussion

J Reconstr Microsurg 2002; 18(3): 159-160
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-28467

Günter Germann

Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Burn Center-BG Trauma Center, The University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany

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