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Swallowed radiolucent dental prostheses: Risk of extraluminal oesophageal perforation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

R. P. Youngs*
Affiliation:
London
D. Gatland
Affiliation:
London
J. Brookes
Affiliation:
London
*
R. P. Youngs F.R.C.S., ENT Department, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE.

Abstract

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Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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