British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 45, Issue 3 , Pages 190-196 , April 2007

Resolution of diplopia after repair of the deep orbit

  • T.J. Sleep

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Torbay General Hospital NHS Trust, Lawes Bridge, Torquay TQ2 7AA, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 1803 655141
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  • B.T. Evans

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Southampton General Hospital NHS Trust, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, Hampshire, UK
    • ,
  • A.A.C. Webb

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Southampton General Hospital NHS Trust, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, Hampshire, UK

,Accepted 3 May 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2006.05.006

British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 45, Issue 3 , Pages 190-196 , April 2007

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