A novel method for managing enterocutaneous fistulae in the open abdomen using a pedicle flap

Journal of Surgical Case Reports

Volumn 2012, Issue 6, 2012, Pages 5-

  Stephensen, B D ^a   Brown, J ^a   Lambrianides, A L ^a  

^a REDCLIFFE HOSPITAL   (Australia)

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EID: 84923257295     PISSN: None     EISSN: 20428812     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/jscr/2012.6.5     Document Type: Article

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