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Research Article

Outcome comparison of two methods of pharyngeal cavity reconstruction in uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

Hao WuDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Yong YinDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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Huaci MaDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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Qiang WangDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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Peng DaDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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Huijun YueDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
Pages 847-851 | Received 20 Jan 2016, Accepted 03 Mar 2016, Published online: 08 Apr 2016

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