Giant retinal tears after central vitrectomy.
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چکیده
Giant retinal breaks developed in four eyes within two months of pars plana vitrectomy. The pathogenesis and implications of this serious complication are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The British journal of ophthalmology
دوره 69 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985