A Case of Infratemporal Fossa Abscess Caused by Upper Molar Infection
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Practica oto-rhino-laryngologica. Suppl.
سال: 1997
ISSN: 0912-1870
DOI: 10.5631/jibirinsuppl1986.1997.supplement94_151