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Assessment of bullet injuries in the neck (A salutory lesson)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

N. Stafford*
Affiliation:
London
J. Bagley
Affiliation:
London
C. Randall
Affiliation:
London
*
N. Stafford, F.R.C.S., Ear, Nose and Throat Department, St. Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY.

Abstract

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Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1985

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