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J Hand Microsurg 2014; 06(02): 96-99
DOI: 10.1007/s12593-013-0110-6
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Low Motor Ulnar Nerve Palsy Caused by a Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm of the Ulnar Artery

Jorge G. Boretto
,
Gerardo L. Gallucci
,
Pablo De Carli
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23 August 2013

11 November 2013

Publication Date:
13 September 2016 (online)

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Keywords

Guyon’s canal - Pseudoaneurysm - Low ulnar nerve palsy - Compressive neuropathy
 

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