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The International Journal on Orbital Disorders, Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery
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Comparing the left and right Whitnall’s tubercles and their relation to the frontozygomatic suture: Application to symmetry following lateral orbital surgery

Fabian N. FriesDepartment of Ophthalmology, Saarland University, Homburg, GermanyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pamela YoussefDepartment of Anatomical Sciences, St. George’s University, GrenadaView further author information
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Paul Anthony IrwinSeattle Science Foundation, Seattle, Washington, USAView further author information
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R. Isaiah TubbsSeattle Science Foundation, Seattle, Washington, USAView further author information
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Marios LoukasDepartment of Anatomical Sciences, St. George’s University, GrenadaView further author information
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R. Shane TubbsDepartment of Anatomical Sciences, St. George’s University, Grenada;Seattle Science Foundation, Seattle, Washington, USA
Pages 305-308 | Received 11 Mar 2016, Accepted 20 May 2016, Published online: 06 Sep 2016

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