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Silicone ear splints in the management of acute haematoma auris

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

B. J. G. Bingham*
Affiliation:
Bath
E. B. Chevretton
Affiliation:
Bath
*
Registrar, Department of ENT, Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath BA1 3NG.

Abstract

A discussion of the rationale of management of acute haematoma auris and a description of a simple, reliable method of management using Otoform K Silicone impression material to form ear splints.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1987

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