The Drawstring Temporary Tarsorrhaphy Technique
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The drawstring temporary tarsorrhaphy technique.
Tarsorrhaphy is used for the treatment of severe ocular surface disorders and cases of ocular exposure. Temporary tarsorrhaphy has been shown to aid in the healing of corneal epithelial defects. A variety of temporary techniques have been suggested that allow closure for epithelial healing but also allow access to the eye. The drawstring temporary tarsorrhaphy uses rubber bolsters and 6-0 prole...
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عنوان ژورنال: Archives of Ophthalmology
سال: 2002
ISSN: 0003-9950
DOI: 10.1001/archopht.120.2.187