American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 150, Issue 3 , Pages 346-351.e2 , September 2010

Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogel Polymer Sealant for Closure of Sutureless Sclerotomies: A Histologic Study

  • Ajay Singh

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Section of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
    • ,
  • Mojgan Hosseini

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pathology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
    • ,
  • Seenu M. Hariprasad

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Section of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Seenu M. Hariprasad, Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Research, Department of Surgery, Section of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland, MC 2114, Chicago, IL 60637

,Accepted 13 April 2010.

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PII: S0002-9394(10)00258-8

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2010.04.002

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 150, Issue 3 , Pages 346-351.e2 , September 2010

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