International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 151-153 , September 2007

Severe maxillary sinus barotrauma associated with car travel

Received 5 October 2006 ,Accepted 17 April 2007.

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PII: S1871-4048(07)00030-5

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2007.04.004

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 151-153 , September 2007

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