15 minute consultation: a structured approach to the management of facial paralysis in a child.
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OBJECTIVE To present a structured approach for an outpatient consultation of a child with facial paralysis. METHOD Review of literature and description of approach followed in our unit. CONCLUSION A focused history and examination is key to establish the cause and draw a management plan for paediatric facial paralysis.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood. Education and practice edition
دوره 97 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012