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Anatomy of the recurrent laryngeal nerve: A redescription

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. L. Steinberg*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Natal, South Africa.
G. J. Khane
Affiliation:
Department of Anatomy, University of Durban/Westville, Natal, South Africa.
C. M. C. Fernanades
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Natal, South Africa.
J. P. Nel
Affiliation:
Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Natal, South Africa.
*
Mr. J. L. Steinberg, Droxford House, Charles Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, England. Tel. 0424 423540(Home)

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Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1986

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