Adult Supraglottitis Subsequent to Smoking Crack Cocaine

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal

سال: 2003

ISSN: 0145-5613,1942-7522

DOI: 10.1177/014556130308200116