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Hetzler DG. _Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 139(3):482; author reply 482. doi: 10.1016/j.otohns.2008.05.629._ 2008-09-01 ## Abstract Comment on: External auditory exostoses: evaluation and treatment. \[Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008\] [PubMed abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18722241) ![Douglas Hetzler, M.D., FACS](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/UDvjeRbD4y0H49pDgaPe5DtILfi06W12aanzToMYrbM/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=188,height=250,quality=100) Douglas Hetzler, M.D., FACS Principal investigator [View profile](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research/investigators/douglas-hetzler-md-facs-1049681013) ## Research topics - [Disease Management](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?query=%22%5C%22Disease+Management%5C%22%22) - [Musculoskeletal Disorders](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?query=%22%5C%22Musculoskeletal+Disorders%5C%22%22) ## Related publications [View all publications](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?verticalKey=research_publication) - Publication ### [Treatment of plantar fasciitis with radial soundwave "early" is better than after 6 months: a pilot study.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research/publications/plantar-faciitis-early-radial-soundwave-1055312363) Saxena A, Hong BK, Yun AS, Maffulli N, Gerdesmeyer L. 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