Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 4 , Pages 299-305 , October 2009

Ventral Bulla Osteotomy for Treatment of Otitis Media in a Rabbit

  • Eric P. Chow, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Eric P. Chow, University of Illinois, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, 1008 W. Hazelwood Dr, Urbana, IL 61802
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  • R. Avery Bennett, DVM, MS, Dip. ACVS
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  • Lynn Dustin, VMD, Dip. ABVP (Avian)

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PII: S1557-5063(09)00117-7

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2009.09.008

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 4 , Pages 299-305 , October 2009

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