American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 146, Issue 1 , Pages 60-68.e1 , July 2008

Transcanalicular-Endonasal Semiconductor Diode Laser–Assisted Revision Surgery for Failed External Dacryocystorhinostomy

  • Junji Narioka

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Junji Narioka, Department of Ophthalmology, Ehime University School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon, Ehime 791-0295, Japan
    • ,
  • Yuichi Ohashi

,Accepted 28 February 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2008.02.028

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 146, Issue 1 , Pages 60-68.e1 , July 2008

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