American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 146, Issue 2 , Pages 251-259.e2 , August 2008

A Systematic Literature Review of Surgical Interventions for Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency in Humans

  • Paul A. Cauchi

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
    • The Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, The Gartnavel General Hospital and The Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Paul A. Cauchi, Department of Ophthalmology, Floor 3 Management Building, The Southern General Hospital, 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 4TF, United Kingdom
    • ,
  • Ghee S. Ang

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
    • ,
  • Augusto Azuara-Blanco

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
    • ,
  • Jennifer M. Burr

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
    • Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

,Accepted 13 March 2008.

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 See accompanying Editorial on page 154.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2008.03.018

American Journal of Ophthalmology
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