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

The Long-Term Follow-Up Results of External Dacryocystorhinostomy Skin Incision Scar with “W Incision”

Metin EkinciAssistant Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Kafkas KarsTurkey;Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Atatürk ErzurumTurkeyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Halil Hüseyin ÇağatayAssistant Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Kafkas KarsTurkey;Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Atatürk ErzurumTurkey
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Mehmet Ersin ObaProfessor of Ophthalmology, University of Kafkas KarsTurkey;Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Atatürk ErzurumTurkey
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Zeliha YazarProfessor of Ophthalmology, University of Kafkas KarsTurkey;Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Atatürk ErzurumTurkey
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Ahmet KaplanOphthalmology Clinic, Kars State Hospital KarsTurkey;Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Atatürk ErzurumTurkey
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Gökçen GökçeSarikamiş Military Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic KarsTurkey;Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Atatürk ErzurumTurkey
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Sadullah KeleşSarikamiş Military Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic KarsTurkey;Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Atatürk ErzurumTurkey
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Pages 349-355 | Received 27 Jul 2012, Accepted 27 Jun 2013, Published online: 19 Aug 2013

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