Comparison of the mechanical properties of different skin sites for auricular and nasal reconstruction
Abstract Background Autologous and synthetic nasal and auricular frameworks require skin coverage. The surgeon’s decides on the appropriate skin coverage for reconstruction based on colour matching, subcutaneous tissue thickness, expertise and experience. One of the major complications of placing su...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-017-0210-6 |