American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 139, Issue 5 , Pages 831-836 , May 2005

Longer-term Outcomes of Transconjunctival Sutureless 25-gauge Vitrectomy

  • Michael S. Ibarra, MD

      Affiliations

    • Associated Retinal Consultants, P.C., William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan
    • ,
  • Martin Hermel, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Medical Faculty, University of Aachen, Aachen, Germany
    • ,
  • Jonathan L. Prenner, MD

      Affiliations

    • Associated Retinal Consultants, P.C., William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan
    • ,
  • Tarek S. Hassan, MD

      Affiliations

    • Associated Retinal Consultants, P.C., William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Tarek S. Hassan, MD, 3535 West Thirteen Mile Road, Suite 632, Royal Oak, MI 48073

,Accepted 3 December 2004.

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PII: S0002-9394(04)01482-5

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2004.12.002

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 139, Issue 5 , Pages 831-836 , May 2005

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