Vascular anomalies and airway concerns.
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چکیده
Vascular anomalies, both tumors and malformations, can occur anywhere in the body, including the airway, often without any external manifestations. However, vascular anomalies involving the airway deserve special consideration as proper recognition and management can be lifesaving. In this article, the authors discuss vascular anomalies as they pertains to the airway, focusing on proper diagnosis, diagnostic modalities, and therapeutic options.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Seminars in plastic surgery
دوره 28 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014