Beware of Pyoderma Gangrenosum Complicating Mastopexy: The Importance of Early Detection and Treatment

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Scafati, Salvatore Taglialatela (Unita di Chirurgia Maxillo-Facciale e Chirurgia Ricostruttiva, Ospedale Santa Maria delle Grazie) ;
Scarpato, Luigi (Dermatologist, Private Practice) ;
Tanzillo, Giuseppe (Divisione di Chirurgia Plastica, Ospedale Universitario di Padova) ;
Reho, Francesco (Divisione di Chirurgia Plastica, Ospedale Universitario di Padova)

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