International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 73, Issue 12 , Pages 1666-1668 , December 2009

Flexible bronchoscopy as a valuable tool in the evaluation of persistent wheezing in children

  • Erkan Cakir

      Affiliations

    • Marmara University, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul, Turkey
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: Sumko Sitesi M 1 B Blok D: 22, Kozyatagi, Kadikoy, 81090 Istanbul, Turkey. Tel.: +90 216 373 05 96; fax: +90 216 361 12 57.
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  • Refika Hamutcu Ersu

      Affiliations

    • Marmara University, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul, Turkey
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  • Zeynep Seda Uyan

      Affiliations

    • Marmara University, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul, Turkey
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  • Sedat Oktem

      Affiliations

    • Marmara University, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul, Turkey
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  • Bulent Karadag

      Affiliations

    • Marmara University, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul, Turkey
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  • Okan Yapar

      Affiliations

    • Marmara University, Department of Pediatrics, Istanbul, Turkey
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  • Ozge Pamukcu

      Affiliations

    • Marmara University, Department of Pediatrics, Istanbul, Turkey
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  • Fazilet Karakoc

      Affiliations

    • Marmara University, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul, Turkey
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  • Elif Dagli

      Affiliations

    • Marmara University, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul, Turkey

Received 23 June 2009 ,Revised 12 August 2009 ,Accepted 14 August 2009.

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PII: S0165-5876(09)00434-0

doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2009.08.016

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 73, Issue 12 , Pages 1666-1668 , December 2009

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