Microsurgery Training Card: A Practical, Economic Tool for Basic Techniques

ABSTRACT

The Microsurgery Tranining Card is a useful, practical, economic, easily assembled and used device, and provides a valuable tool for basic microsurgical training, especially for residents and fellows in teaching programs.

KEYWORDS

Microsurgery Training Card - teaching device - microsurgery

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