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Radical trimming of the inferior turbinates and its effect on nasal resistance to airflow.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

R. G. Wight*
Affiliation:
Sheffield
A. S. Jones
Affiliation:
Sheffield
E. Beckinghami
Affiliation:
Sheffield
*
Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery. B Floor. Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield SlO 2JF.

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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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