Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 64, Issue 5 , Pages 278-281 , September 2007

Is Training in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Detrimental to Patient Outcome?

  • John S. Phillips, MRCS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ipswich Hospital, Suffolk, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Inquiries to Mr. John S. Phillips, Paddock House, The Common, Suffolk, IP23 8EF United Kingdom
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  • Sarah L. Vowler, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Centre for Applied Medical Statistics, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Cambridge University, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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  • Mahmoud A. Salam, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ipswich Hospital, Suffolk, United Kingdom

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PII: S1931-7204(07)00172-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2007.07.003

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 64, Issue 5 , Pages 278-281 , September 2007

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