American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 149, Issue 2 , Pages 203-213.e2 , 1 February 2010

Management of Acute Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Utilizing Amniotic Membrane and Topical Corticosteroids

,Accepted 31 August 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2009.08.040

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 149, Issue 2 , Pages 203-213.e2 , 1 February 2010

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