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Current Perspectives on the Treatment of Nasal Polyposis: A Swedish Opinion Report

M. Holmström Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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K. Holmberg Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
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L. Lundblad Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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T. Norlander Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Falun Hospital, Falun, Sweden
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P. Stierna Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Huddinge University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
Pages 736-744 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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