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The International Journal on Orbital Disorders, Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery
Volume 10, 1991 - Issue 3
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Original Article

Histopathology of an explanted PTFE-lacrimal prosthesis

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Pages 155-162 | Accepted 15 Apr 1991, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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