Stature seekers: Cosmetic limb lengthening in medical tourism a case report
This case report details orthopaedic cosmetic surgery tourism, an emerging trend where individuals seek orthopaedic cosmetic procedures abroad. While this practice is increasingly common, it lacks regulation, potentially endangering patients. Factors driving this trend include rising healthcare cost...
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| Main Authors: | Amanda O'Halloran, Alan Walsh, Paul Harrington |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-12-01
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| Series: | JPRAS Open |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352587824001281 |
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