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Hetzler D. _Laryngoscope. 120(5):1077. doi: 10.1002/lary.20882._ 2010-05-01 ## Abstract Comment on: Histologic assessment of thermal injury to tonsillectomy specimens: a comparison of electrocautery, coblation, harmonic scalpel, and tonsillotome. \[Laryngoscope. 2009\] [PubMed abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20422706) ![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 - [Child and Adolescent Health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?query=%22%5C%22Child+and+Adolescent+Health%5C%22%22) - [Disease Management](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?query=%22%5C%22Disease+Management%5C%22%22) ## Related publications [View all publications](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?verticalKey=research_publication) - Publication ### [Cuboid-navicular tarsal coalition: report of a small case series with description of a surgical approach for resection.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research/publications/cuboid-navicular-tarsal-coalition-resection-1055312374) Sarage AL, Gambardella GV, Fullem B, Saxena A, Caminear DS. 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