Discussion: The Trapezius Muscle Flap: A Viable Alternative for Posterior Scalp and Neck Reconstruction

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Park, Seong Oh (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
Chang, Hak (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine)

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