International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 2, Issue 4 , Pages 228-230 , December 2007

Choanal stenosis in Crohn's disease: A case report and review of literature

  • Domenico Leonardo Grasso

      Affiliations

    • Ear, Nose and Throat Department, IRCCS “Burlo–Garofolo” Children Hospital, Trieste, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +39 0403785256; fax: +39 0403785537.
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  • Margherita Bussani

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Pathology Department, Ospedale Maggiore, Trieste, Italy
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  • Stefano Martelossi

      Affiliations

    • Pediatric Department, IRCCS “Burlo–Garofolo” Children Hospital, Trieste, Italy

Received 5 June 2007 ,Accepted 30 June 2007.

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PII: S1871-4048(07)00056-1

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2007.06.008

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 2, Issue 4 , Pages 228-230 , December 2007

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