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Research Article

Methods of Haemostasis in Tonsillectomy Assessed by Pain Scores and Consultation Rates: The Roskilde County Tonsillectomy Study

Jeanne A. Rungby Skovbovaenget 100, DK-3500 Hareskovby, Vaerløse, Denmark
Pages 209-214 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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