International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 5, Issue 4 , Pages 174-176 , December 2010

Isolated hypoglossal nerve palsy following open surgery in the beach-chair position under general anesthesia: A case report

Received 15 August 2009 ,Accepted 29 September 2009.

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PII: S1871-4048(09)00058-6

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2009.09.005

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 5, Issue 4 , Pages 174-176 , December 2010

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