Perforator Flaps: Evolution, Classification, and Clinical Selection Algorithms
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Modern reconstructive surgery is defined by the constant pursuit of maximum efficacy with minimal donor site morbidity. In this context, Perforator Flaps have become the gold standard in numerous reconstructive situations, representing the highest echelon of surgical refinement
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