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Pressure neuropathy of the facial nerve: A case report with light and electron microscopic findings

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Jukka Ylikoski ,
Derald E. Brackmann  and
Seppo Savolainen
Jukka Ylikoski*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Helsinki, Finland
Derald E. Brackmann
Affiliation:
Otologic Medical Group Inc., Los Angeles, U.S.A..
Seppo Savolainen
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Helsinki, Finland
*
Jukka Ylikoski, Helsingin Yliopistollinen Keskussairaala, Korva-, Nenä- Ja Kurkkutautien Klinikka, Haartmaninkatu. 4 E 00290. Helsinki 29. Finland.
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 98 , Issue 9 , September 1984 , pp. 909 - 914
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1984

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