Abstract
A technique of surgical microscopy of the posterior third of the tongue is presented. It is found to be easy and simple with a new modified laryngoscope (Posterior lingualoscope). Indications and advantages of the technique is discussed.
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Soni, N.K., Chatterji, P. Surgical microscopy of the posterior third of the tongue. Ind. J. Otol. 34, 27 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02994385
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