The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 137, Issue 4 , Pages 818-823 , April 2009

Laryngeal split and rib cartilage interpositional grafting: Treatment option for glottic/subglottic stenosis in adults

Received 3 April 2008 ,Revised 29 June 2008 ,Accepted 20 August 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2008.08.035

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 137, Issue 4 , Pages 818-823 , April 2009