Sleep Medicine
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 273-274 , July 2003

Identification and evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea prior to adenotonsillectomy in children: is there a problem?

Received 21 April 2003 ,Accepted 21 April 2003.

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PII: S1389-9457(03)00115-1

doi: 10.1016/S1389-9457(03)00115-1

Sleep Medicine
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 273-274 , July 2003

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