Implantation of intracorneal ring segments in pediatric patients: long-term follow-up
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Implantation of intracorneal ring segments in pediatric patients: long-term follow-up
Purpose To analyze the long-term outcomes of intracorneal ring segments (ICRS) implantation for keratoconus management in pediatric patients. Methods Retrospective case series review of the long-term (>5 years) outcomes of Intacs® ICRS implantation for keratoconus in pediatric patients (age <18 years old at the time of surgery) between January 2008 and December 2011 at Ophthalmology Departmen...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Medical Case Reports Journal
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1179-142X
DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s151383