Dr. Emil A. Maurer M.D.

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• Recovery After a Laminectomy

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• What Are the Risks of Laminectomy?

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• Different Types of Physicians Explained

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• What Is the Epiglottis?

  What is Epiglottis?Epiglottis is a elastic flap of tissue that is shaped like a thin leaf and situated at the root of the tongue. It protects the opening between the vocal cords, known as the entrance of the glottis. Epiglottis is covered with mucous membrane, which is a yellow elastic cartilage...