A Novel Tool to Prevent Endotracheal Tube Compression in Cleft Palate Surgery

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Muhammad Ahmad Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgeon, Islamabad Private Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan

Saleem A Malik Department of Plastic Surgeon, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan

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