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Sequelae of radiotherapy-induced coronary artery disease in breast reconstruction

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Hazim Sadideen, Korina Theodoraki, and Sunil S. Thomas declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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    Hazim Sadideen, Korina Theodoraki & Sunil S. Thomas

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Sadideen, H., Theodoraki, K. & Thomas, S.S. Sequelae of radiotherapy-induced coronary artery disease in breast reconstruction. Eur J Plast Surg 39, 235–236 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-015-1119-9

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