What can Anthropometric Measurements Tell us About Mallampati Classification?
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Alkin Çolak
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Ali Yılmaz
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Dilek Memiş
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Necdet Süt
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Bülent Sabri Cigali
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Murat Kargı
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Selman Çıkmaz
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Publication Date
January 1, 2012
Submission Date
August 7, 2014
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2012 Volume: 2012 Number: 1