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Spontaneous perforation of the cervical oesophagus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. J. Phillipps*
Affiliation:
Poole
*
J. J. Phillipps, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Poole General Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole BH15 2JB.

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Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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