Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 70-75 , May 2006

Thyroglossal duct and other congenital midline cervical anomalies

  • David S. Foley, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: David S. Foley, MD, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 233 E Gray Street, Suite 708, Louisville, KY 40202
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  • Mary E. Fallat, MD

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doi: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2006.02.003

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 70-75 , May 2006

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