International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 46, Issue 3 , Pages 215-219 , 15 December 1998

A novel approach to tracheostomal collapse: the use of an endoluminal Palmaz stent

  • Albert H. Park

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otolaryngology, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.
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  • Robert MacDonald

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otolaryngology, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
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  • Vito Forte

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otolaryngology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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  • Robert Filler

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada

Received 13 February 1998 ,Revised 13 May 1998 ,Accepted 20 May 1998.

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International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 46, Issue 3 , Pages 215-219 , 15 December 1998

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