Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 3 , Pages 191-199 , May 2008

Skin Flaps and Grafts: A Primer for the National Technical Skills Curriculum Advanced Tissue-Handling Module

  • Aaron R. Jensen, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Surgical Education, Department of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Inquiries to Aaron R. Jensen, MD, Department of Surgery, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Room BB-487, Box 356410, Seattle, WA 98195-6410; fax: (206) 543-8136
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  • Matthew B. Klein, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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  • Jon P. Ver Halen, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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  • Andrew S. Wright, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Surgical Education, Department of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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  • Karen D. Horvath, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Surgical Education, Department of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington

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doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2008.03.004

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 3 , Pages 191-199 , May 2008

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