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BLUNT INJURY NECK AN ECCLIPSED PERIL

RAJGANESH V

Abstract


Cricotracheal separation is a rare entity with most cases having a fatal outcome. Due to lack of clear guidelines, several dilemmas are to be faced during the patient management in such cases.

 


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