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Chrome induced nasal septal perforation-An occupational hazard

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86 patients, working in a chemical factory dealing with Chrome manufacturing job, were referred by Health Inspectai to F S 1 S Hospital O PD 32 patients out of above were found to be having Nasal septal perforation and were recommended to Medical Board for consideration of compensation as cases of Occupational hazard

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  1. ESIS Hospital, 6/103, Jay-Vijay Society Off Sahar Road, Vileparle (East), 400093, Mumbai

    Krishna N. Joshi

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Krishna, N.J. Chrome induced nasal septal perforation-An occupational hazard. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 56, 166–167 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02974332

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