International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 9-13 , March 2007

Nontuberculous mycobacterial sinusitis in children with cystic fibrosis

  • Seth M. Brown

      Affiliations

    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine, United States
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: 772 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021, United States. Tel.: +1 212 452 3005.
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  • Joan K. DeCelie-Germana

      Affiliations

    • The Cystic Fibrosis Center, Schneiders Children's Hospital, United States
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  • Mark J. Shikowitz

      Affiliations

    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine, United States
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  • Gerald D. Zahtz

      Affiliations

    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine, United States

Received 2 September 2006 ,Revised 15 October 2006 ,Accepted 15 October 2006.

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☆ Presented as a poster presentation at the spring meeting of the American Rhinologic Society, May 2005.

PII: S1871-4048(06)00093-1

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2006.10.002

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 9-13 , March 2007

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