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Trager, M.H., Queen, D., Denson, E. et al. Pre-operative drawings of anticipated closures as a visual tool to align patient and physician expectations for Mohs and reconstructive surgery. Arch Dermatol Res 316, 45 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00403-023-02774-4
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