Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
Volume 109, Issue 8 , Pages 667-671 , October 2007

Usefulness of silicone elastomer sheet as another option of adhesion preventive material during craniectomies

Received 24 January 2007 ,Revised 15 May 2007 ,Accepted 16 May 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2007.05.015

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
Volume 109, Issue 8 , Pages 667-671 , October 2007

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