The health and controversial death of George Washington - Brief Article

Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, Feb, 2001 by Charles B. Witt Jr.

From Charles B. Witt, Jr., MD, FAGS, cardiothoracic surgeon, Los Angeles.

Reprint requests: Charles B. Witt, Jr., MD, 321 Larchmont Blvd., Suite 905, Los Angeles, CA 90004, Phone: (213) 384-6000; fax: (323)464-7141.

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