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CASE REPORT

Experience with the Vibrant Soundbridge RW-Coupler for round window Vibroplasty with tympanosclerosis

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Pages 676-682 | Received 08 Sep 2011, Accepted 13 Nov 2011, Published online: 04 Mar 2012

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