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Epigottopexy: A modification using additional hyoid suspension

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

N. P. Warwick-Brown*
Affiliation:
London
A. E. S. Richards
Affiliation:
London
A. D. Cheesman
Affiliation:
London
*
N. P. Warwick-Brown, F.R.C.S., F.R.C.S.I., Department of Otolaryngology, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF.

Abstract

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Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1986

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