Rotational conjunctival flap surgery reduces recurrence of pterygium.
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چکیده
We aimed to compare the recurrence rate following primary pterygium surgery using two different techniques, i.e. simple conjunctival closure (SCC) and rotational conjunctival flap (RCF). Postoperative discomfort and complications were also investigated in these patients.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
دوره 100 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010