The diathermy scratch pad: A cheap and efficient tool for chemical and explosion-related burns |
Wong, Allen Wei-Jiat
(Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital)
Hong, Qi En (Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital) Hui, Cheryl Li Yu (Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital) Chong, Si Jack (Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Service, Sengkang General Hospital) |
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