Use of a new device, the MicroWick(TM), to deliver medication to the inner ear

Ear, Nose and Throat Journal

Volumn 78, Issue 8, 1999, Pages 595-600

  Silverstein, Herbert ^a  

^a Ear Research Foundation   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

DEXAMETHASONE; EAR DROPS; STEROID;

ARTICLE; COCHLEA FENESTRA; DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM; EARDRUM; FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY; HUMAN; INNER EAR; SAFETY; TOPICAL DRUG ADMINISTRATION; TREATMENT INDICATION;

EID: 0032782284     PISSN: 01455613     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/014556139907800816     Document Type: Article

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