Mersilene mesh sling as an alternative to autogenous fascia lata in the management of ptosis
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comparison of mersilene mesh and autogenous fascia lata in ptosis correction
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عنوان ژورنال: Eye
سال: 2001
ISSN: 0950-222X,1476-5454
DOI: 10.1038/eye.2001.56