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The coronal flap is commonly used in the repair of extensive upper facial/craniofacial fractures. This highly illustrated chapter details the technique of raising a flap, step-by step, using several case examples.
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Perry, M., Holmes, S. (2014). The Coronal Flap. In: Perry, M., Holmes, S. (eds) Atlas of Operative Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2855-7_13
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