A Penetrating Pellet Jeopardizing Internal Carotid Artery

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  • Ehsan Khadivi Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery and Related Sciences Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
  • Mehdi Bakhshaee Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery and Related Sciences Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
  • Mohsen Rajati Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery and Related Sciences Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
  • Mostafa Nasrollahi Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery and Related Sciences Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
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volume 23  issue 2

pages  53- 53

publication date 2011-04-01

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