Maxillofacial Infections of Odontogenic Origin: Epidemiological, Microbiological and Therapeutic Factors in an Indian Population

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery

Volumn 68, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 396-399

  Yuvaraj, V ^a  

^a Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth   (India)

Author keywords

Culture and sensitivity; Incision and drainage; Odontogenic infections; Pterygomandibular; Retrospective

Indexed keywords

EID: 84921444843     PISSN: 22313796     EISSN: 09737707     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12070-015-0823-x     Document Type: Article

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