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The International Journal on Orbital Disorders, Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery
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CLINICAL RESEARCH

Comparison of Standard Eyelid Margin Closure Using Silk with a Modified Repair Using 7/0 Vicryl and a Buried Knot

A. G. Tyers Department of Ophthalmology, Salisbury District Hospital, SalisburyUK
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B. Mokete Department of Ophthalmology, Salisbury District Hospital, SalisburyUK
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J. Self Department of Ophthalmology, Salisbury District Hospital, SalisburyUK
Pages 103-108 | Accepted 08 Apr 2004, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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