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Composite Flexor Hallucis Longus and Free Gracillis Flap for Infected Achilles Tendon

Denis P Jose, Atmaram Gadgil,

Citation Information : Jose DP, Gadgil, A. Composite Flexor Hallucis Longus and Free Gracillis Flap for Infected Achilles Tendon. J Foot Ankle Surg Asia-Pacific 2017; 4 (2):100-102.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10040-1079

License: CC BY 3.0

Published Online: 01-04-2009

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2017; The Author(s).


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Simon R, Gadgil A, Jose DP. Composite Flexor Hallucis Longus and Free Gracillis Flap for Infected Achilles Tendon. J Foot Ankle Surg (Asia-Pacific) 2017;4(2):100-102.


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