Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 2 , Pages 155-158 , March 2010

Inflammatory Reaction to Implanted Equine Pericardium Xenograft

  • William T. DeCarbo, DPM

      Affiliations

    • Attending Physician, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, Westerville, OH
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: William T. DeCarbo, DPM, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, 300 Polaris Parkway, Suite 2000, Westerville, OH 43082.
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  • Bryan M. Feldner, DPM

      Affiliations

    • Attending Physician, Central Ohio Comprehensive Foot Care, Westerville, OH
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  • Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, FACFAS

      Affiliations

    • Attending Physician, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, Westerville, OH

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PII: S1067-2516(09)00451-7

doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2009.10.003

Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 2 , Pages 155-158 , March 2010

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