title: Comparison of techniques for long-term storage of fat grafts.
authors: Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Kentucky, Kentucky Clinic, K454, Lexington, Ky. 40536-0284, lpu@uky.edu.
authors: Lee L Q
authors: LLQ
authors: Pu
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D015925:Cryopreservation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013997:Time Factors
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