The minim technique for diagnostic anterior chamber paracentesis
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Diagnostic anterior chamber paracentesis in uveitis: a safe procedure?
BACKGROUND Differentiation between infectious and non-infectious uveitis is of crucial value for accurate management of patients with uveitis. Tests performed on aqueous humour yield more relevant information than those done in serum. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether the aqueous humour tap for diagnostic purposes is a safe procedure to perform in uveitis patients. METHODS I...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Eye
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0950-222X,1476-5454
DOI: 10.1038/eye.2008.231