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The relevance of physical signs in recurrent tonsillitis in children

A prospective study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

H. R. Cable*
Affiliation:
Warwick
A. G. Batch
Affiliation:
Warwick
D. J. Stevens
Affiliation:
Warwick
*
Mr Hugh R. Cable, Warwickshire Private Hospital. The Chase, Blackdown, Leemington Spa. CV32 6RW.

Abstract

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1986

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