title: The vasculosome theory.
authors: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tata Medical Center, 14 MAR (E-W), New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata, Kolkata 700156, India, adhishbasu@gmail.com.
authors: Adhish
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authors: Basu
mesh_terms: D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D061525:Perforator Flap / Q000098:blood supply*; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000098:blood supply*; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply*; D013817:Thermography / Q000379:methods*; D014680:Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology*
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