British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 45, Issue 7 , Pages 556-560 , October 2007

Injuries in combat from 1982–2005 with particular reference to those to the head and neck: A review

,Accepted 13 January 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2007.01.003

British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 45, Issue 7 , Pages 556-560 , October 2007

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