Endoscopic removal of an ectopic third molar obstructing the osteomeatal complex

Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, Sept, 2001 by Abdul Salam Hasbini, Usamah Hadi, Joseph Ghafari

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From Trad Hospital and Medical Center (private practice), Beirut, Lebanon (Dr. Hasbini), the Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, American University of Beirut (Dr. Hadi), and the Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine. University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia (Dr. Ghafari).

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