Epistaxis in adults: A clinical review

British Journal of Hospital Medicine

Volumn 69, Issue 7, 2008, Pages 404-407

  Melia, Louise ^a   McGarry, Gerald ^b  

^a GARTNAVEL GENERAL HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

^b GLASGOW ROYAL INFIRMARY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 47749114621     PISSN: 17508460     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2008.69.7.30417     Document Type: Review

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