MR evaluation of epiglottic disruption.
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چکیده
Epiglottic disruption is an uncommon injury usually associated with significant supraglottic trauma. This injury may be overlooked because of the difficulty in examining the larynx or other associated severe injuries. We present two cases of clinically unsuspected epiglottic disruption that were first seen on MR images of the neck.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 17 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1996