International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 57, Issue 3 , Pages 213-218 , 1 March 2001

Peritonsillar abscess in children: a 10-year review of diagnosis and management

Received 16 August 2000 ,Revised 20 October 2000 ,Accepted 22 October 2000.

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International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 57, Issue 3 , Pages 213-218 , 1 March 2001

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