Adenotonsillar tissues and upper airway in children: Dichotomous growth patterns on MRI according to age and snoring

G. Papaioannou, I. Kambas, G. Chrousos, A. Kaditis (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Adenotonsillectomy and paediatric sleep medicine
Session: Adenotonsillectomy and paediatric sleep medicine
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 252
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Sleep and breathing disorders

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