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Tympanometric variations induced by Vidian nerve stimulation in humans

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

L. Rucci*
Affiliation:
Assistant professor, Institute of Otolaryngology, University of Florence.
T. Pantaleo
Affiliation:
Assistant professor, Institute of Physiology, University of Florence.
A. Cagnoli
Affiliation:
Otolaryngology resident, Institute of Otolaryngology, University of Florence.
*
Dr. Lucio Rucci Clinica O.R.L. dell'universitá, Policlinico di Careggi, 50134-FIRENZE, Florence, Italy

Abstract

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Research Article
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1985

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