Trauma evaluation of the parotid duct in an austere military environment.
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Evaluation of the parotid duct from trauma in an austere military environment can be challenging. Appropriate radiologic evaluation of a potential isolated parotid duct injury in this environment has not been reported. The use of a plain X-ray sialogram at the forward surgical team is demonstrated and may be beneficial in this setting.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Military medicine
دوره 175 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010