deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty: review
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چکیده
lamellar keratoplasty (lk) has been a well established technique of corneal transplantation. recent improvements in surgical instruments have revolutionized the procedure introducing a new technique employing deeper corneal dissection. this review article describes the indications, techniques, outcomes and complications of deep anterior lk.
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بیناجلد ۱۶، شماره ۳، صفحات ۲۵۶-۲۶۸
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