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Low Motor Ulnar Nerve Palsy Caused by a Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm of the Ulnar Artery

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  1. Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Department, “Prof. Dr. Carlos Ottolenghi’s Institute”, Orthopedic and Traumatology Service, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Potosí 4247, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, C1199ACK, Argentina

    Jorge G. Boretto, Gerardo L. Gallucci & Pablo De Carli

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Boretto, J.G., Gallucci, G.L. & De Carli, P. Low Motor Ulnar Nerve Palsy Caused by a Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm of the Ulnar Artery. J Hand Microsurg 6, 96–99 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12593-013-0110-6

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