Oral Oncology
Volume 45, Issue 12 , Pages 1028-1031 , December 2009

The free vascularized flap and the pectoralis major pedicled flap options: Comparative results of reconstruction of the tongue

Received 13 May 2009 ,Revised 26 May 2009 ,Accepted 26 May 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2009.05.639

Oral Oncology
Volume 45, Issue 12 , Pages 1028-1031 , December 2009

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