Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 53-55 , February 2009

A review of the otological aspects of whiplash injury

  • R.M.D. Tranter, FRCS FDS (Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Director of Sussex Audiology Centre)web address
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  • J.R. Graham, MBBS MSc (Hospital Practitioner-Ear, Nose and Throat)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 7787521321; fax: +44 1273552483.

Received 23 July 2008 ,Accepted 6 September 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2008.09.001

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 53-55 , February 2009

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