International Journal of Gerontology
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 129-132 , June 2009

Isolated Trochlear Nerve Palsy Associated with Carotid–Cavernous Sinus Fistula

  • Chih-Ming Lin

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: Dr Chih-Ming Lin, Department of Neurology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, No. 92, Section 2, Chung-Shan North Road, Taipei, Taiwan
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  • I-Hung Hseu

,Accepted 2 May 2009.

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PII: S1873-9598(09)70034-1

doi: 10.1016/S1873-9598(09)70034-1

International Journal of Gerontology
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 129-132 , June 2009

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