International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 74, Issue 5 , Pages 451-455 , May 2010

Laser arytenoidectomy in the management of bilateral vocal cord paralysis in children

Received 6 December 2009 ,Revised 24 January 2010 ,Accepted 26 January 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2010.01.019

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 74, Issue 5 , Pages 451-455 , May 2010

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