Microtia reconstruction.

Vito C Quatela; Scott K Thompson; Neal D Goldman

doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2006.01.002

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Microtia reconstruction.

Vito C Quatela·Scott K Thompson·Neal D Goldman

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Abstract

Success in microtia surgery requires meticulous patient education, planning, technique, and follow-through. When these principles are followed, excellent results as well as tremendous satisfaction are achievable for both the patient and surgeon.

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Vito C Quatela, Scott K Thompson, Neal D Goldman. 2006. Microtia reconstruction.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsc.2006.01.002

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