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Age, sex, ethnic origin and tonsillectomy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. R. Moloney*
Affiliation:
Leicester
D. G. John
Affiliation:
Leicester
C. Jagger
Affiliation:
Computer Officer (Medical Statistics), Department of Community Health, University of Leicester.
*
Mr. J. R. Moloney, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester LEI 5WW.

Abstract

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Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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