International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 150-154 , December 2009

Septal abscess in a 14-month-old child: Diagnosis, management, and discussion of reconstructive options

  • Jaimie DeRosa

      Affiliations

    • Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University, 243 Charles St., Boston, MA 02114, United States
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1 617 573 4110; fax: +1 617 573 3727.
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  • Jeffrey R. Smit

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, United States

Received 5 September 2008 ,Revised 21 November 2008 ,Accepted 27 November 2008.

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PII: S1871-4048(08)00074-9

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2008.11.003

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 150-154 , December 2009

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