Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 278-288 , December 2009

Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea—base of tongue obstruction

  • Sally R. Shott, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Sally R. Shott, MD, Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229

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doi: 10.1016/j.otot.2009.10.008

Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 278-288 , December 2009

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