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Semin Plast Surg 2002; 16(3): 273-282
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-34431
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-34431
Palpebral Surgical Approaches for Orbital Fracture Repair
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Publication Date:
01 October 2002 (online)
ABSTRACT
Numerous surgical approaches to the orbital floor exist. This article reviews the transconjunctival and transcutaneous options and details the relative contraindications of each.
KEYWORDS
Surgical approach - transconjunctival - transcutaneous - orbit
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