Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume 22, Issue 4 , Pages 269-273 , December 2011

Endoscopic approaches to the petrous apex

  • Madeleine R. Schaberg, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology and Skullbase Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Madeleine R. Schaberg, MD, MPH, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology and Skullbase Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut Street, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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  • James J. Evans, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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  • Marc R. Rosen, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology and Skullbase Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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PII: S1043-1810(11)00072-8

doi: 10.1016/j.otot.2011.08.008

Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume 22, Issue 4 , Pages 269-273 , December 2011

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