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

Polyethylene Gel in the Subcutaneous Tissue of Rats: Histopathologic and Systemic Evaluation

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Pages 153-156 | Received 29 Jun 2006, Accepted 25 Jul 2007, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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