Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 153, Issue 1 , Pages 1-11 , 1 May 2009

Computational Modeling of Microarterial Anastomoses With Size Discrepancy (Small-to-Large)

  • Rory F. Rickard, F.R.C.S., F.R.C.S.(Plast)

      Affiliations

    • Royal Naval Medical Service, UK and Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
    • Corresponding Author InformationTo whom correspondence and reprint requests should be addressed at Canniesburn Unit for Plastic Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow G4 0SF, UK
    • ,
  • Chris Meyer, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
    • ,
  • Don A. Hudson, F.C.S.(SA), F.R.C.S.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

Received 5 November 2007

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PII: S0022-4804(08)00142-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2008.02.038

Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 153, Issue 1 , Pages 1-11 , 1 May 2009

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