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Pt undergoing ENT surgery for sinusitis.

Posted By: Spice on 2007-03-06
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Subject: Pt undergoing ENT surgery for sinusitis.

The maxillary ostium was enlarged with a backbiter and a shaver, and a culture taken with a s/l Kalagee swab.





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