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The International Journal on Orbital Disorders, Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery
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Original Investigation

Comparison of non-absorbable silk and absorbable polyglactin sutures for external ptosis repair

Erik R. JohnsonDepartment of Ophthalmology, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Robi N. MaamariOphthalmic Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Inc., Des Peres, USA;Department of Ophthalmology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, USAView further author information
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Michael G. NeimkinOphthalmic Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Inc., Atlanta, USAView further author information
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Zachary M. BodnarDepartment of Ophthalmology, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, USA;Department of Ophthalmology, Byers Eye Institute at Stanford, Stanford, USAView further author information
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John B. HoldsDepartment of Ophthalmology, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, USA;Ophthalmic Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Inc., Des Peres, USA;Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, USAView further author information
Pages 18-22 | Received 16 Jan 2019, Accepted 10 Mar 2019, Published online: 06 May 2019

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