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The dogear: causes, prevention and correction.

D E Gormley
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An analysis of the geometric and mechanical factors leading to the formation of dogears at the ends of surgical wounds in the skin is presented. Corrective measures are discussed.

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D E Gormley. The dogear: causes, prevention and correction.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.1977.tb00271.x

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