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Symposium: Controversies in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Orthoptics: A Point-Counterpoint Discussion

Hemangiomas Treated with Propranolol: Do the Rewards Outweigh the Risks?

, M.D., , M.D. & , M.D.
Pages 2-5 | Published online: 22 Dec 2017

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