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Research Article

Alphasphere as a Successful Ocular Implant in Primary Enucleation and Secondary Orbital Implant Exchange

Liliya ShevchenkoMetro Health Hospital, Michigan State University Ophthalmology Residency Grand Rapids, MichiganUSA
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Joseph BossMichigan State University College of Human Medicine Grand Rapids, MichiganUSA
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Christopher T. ShahUniversity of Virginia Ophthalmology Residency Charlottesville, VirginiaUSA
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Patrick J. DrostePediatric Ophthalmology PC Grand Rapids, MichiganUSA;Helen Devos Children’s Hospital Grand Rapids, MichiganUSA;Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery – Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Grand Rapids, MichiganUSA
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Adam S. HassanEye Plastic & Facial Cosmetic Surgery Grand Rapids, MichiganUSA;Spectrum Health Hospital, Department of Surgery Grand Rapids, MichiganUSACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 161-165 | Received 27 May 2012, Accepted 28 Jan 2013, Published online: 20 Mar 2013

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