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Towel clip retraction: an old companion for the lone hand surgeon

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    J. Odili, P. Govilkar & A. F. S. Flemming

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Odili, J., Govilkar, P. & Flemming, A.F.S. Towel clip retraction: an old companion for the lone hand surgeon. Eur J Plast Surg 26, 271–272 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-003-0543-4

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