Tympanocentesis: the Risk of Complications is Overestimated

Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2004; 6(2):201-203

​ Egorova O.A.
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Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2004; 6(2):201-203
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