American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 140, Issue 5 , Pages 886-893.e4 , November 2005

Decision Analysis With Markov Processes Supports Early Surgery for Large-Angle Infantile Esotropia

  • Thomas A. Trikalinos, MD

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts–New England Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
    • Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Clinical Trials and Evidence-Based Medicine Unit
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Thomas A. Trikalinos, MD, Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, University of Ioannina School of Medicine, University Campus, Ioannina, 45110, Greece; fax: +30 2651 097867 (“Care of T. Trikalinos”)
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  • Ioannis A. Andreadis, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Clinical Trials and Evidence-Based Medicine Unit
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  • Ioannis C. Asproudis, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • University Eye Clinic, University of Ioannina School of Medicine, Ioannina, Greece

,Accepted 19 May 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2005.05.040

American Journal of Ophthalmology
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