Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 64, Issue 3 , Pages 174-177 , May 2007

Scapulothoracic Dissociation: Case Report and Review of Current Management

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 The opinions and assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the United States Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Army.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2006.12.005

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 64, Issue 3 , Pages 174-177 , May 2007

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