Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection of the auricular cartilage caused by "high ear piercing": a case report and review of the literature.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
دوره 66 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008