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R G McRae, K J Lee, E Goertzen

    Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    |April 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    First branchial cleft anomaly, a rare condition, presents diagnostic and treatment challenges. This article reviews embryology and surgical guidelines for managing these anomalies while preserving the facial nerve.

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