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Research Article

Endophthalmitis After Cataract Extraction: Incidence, Treatment, and Outcome in Crete, Greece, During Period 2000–2008

T.S. KrikonisRetina Service, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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T.D. PanagiotoglouRetina Service, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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C. TsikaRetina Service, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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A. AlegakisBiostatistics Unit, Department of Social Medicine and Medical School, University of Crete, Crete, Greece
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I.G. PallikarisRetina Service, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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M.K. TsilimbarisRetina Service, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, GreeceCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 234-238 | Received 27 Sep 2009, Accepted 30 Oct 2009, Published online: 02 Dec 2009

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