Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 4 , Pages 215-222 , April 2008

Topographical Anatomy, Computed Tomography, and Surgical Approach of the Guttural Pouches of the Donkey

  • M.A.M. Alsafy, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina, Rashed, Behera, Egypt
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Mohamed A.M. Alsafy, PhD, Anatomy Department, Post Box 22785, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Edfina, Behera, Egypt.
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  • M.H. El-Kammar, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina, Rashed, Behera, Egypt
    • ,
  • S.A.A. El-Gendy, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina, Rashed, Behera, Egypt

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PII: S0737-0806(08)00065-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.02.005

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 4 , Pages 215-222 , April 2008

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