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Original Article

Increased Retinal Blood Flow in Patients with Active Graves' Ophthalmopathy

Paolo Perri Eye Clinic, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
,
Claudio Campa Eye Clinic, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
,
Ciro Costagliola Eye Clinic, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
,
Carlo Incorvaia Eye Clinic, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
,
Sergio D'Angelo Eye Clinic, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Adolfo Sebastiani Eye Clinic, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
Pages 985-990 | Received 11 Jun 2007, Accepted 14 Sep 2007, Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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