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The International Journal on Orbital Disorders, Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery
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Research Article

Are Post-Operative Oral Antibiotics Required After Orbital Floor Fracture Repair?

Edward J. WladisOphthalmic Plastic Surgery, Lions Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Albany Medical College Slingerlands, New YorkUSACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 30-32 | Received 29 Sep 2012, Accepted 29 Oct 2012, Published online: 06 Feb 2013

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