A practical method for accurate coordination between the plastic surgeon and the pathologist: The clockwork technique

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Sezgin, Billur (Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Koc University School of Medicine) ;
Kapucu, Irem (Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Koc University School of Medicine) ;
Yenidunya, Guliz (Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Koc University School of Medicine) ;
Bulutay, Pinar (Department of Pathology, Koc University School of Medicine) ;
Armutlu, Ayse (Department of Pathology, Koc University School of Medicine) ;
Ozmen, Selahattin (Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Koc University School of Medicine) ;
Yavuzer, Reha (Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Koc University School of Medicine)

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