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J Hand Microsurg 2015; 07(02): 332-334
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An Ulnar Neurofibroma: Management with Sural Graft Reconstruction

X. Paredes-Carnero
1   Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Ourense (Ourense), Rúa Ramón Puga n° 50, 32005, Ourense, Spain   Email: xavinef@gmail.com
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J.A. Álvarez-Jorge
2   Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Complexo Hospitalario de A Coruña (A Coruña), Coruña, Spain
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10 March 2015

25 May 2015

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13 September 2016 (online)

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