Linear scar reduction using silicone gel sheets in individuals with normal healing

Journal of Wound Care

Volumn 21, Issue 12, 2012, Pages 602-609

  Maher, S F ^a   Dorko, L ^a   Saliga, S ^a  

^a OAKLAND UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84871642873     PISSN: 09690700     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2012.21.12.602     Document Type: Article

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