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Endophthalmitis.

Ronald P Danis
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Abstract

The threat of posttraumatic endophthalmitis requires vigilance on the attending physician's part; it also raises several management issues that are still controversial. Table 2 provides an overview of the key points.

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EndophthalmitisEye Injuries, PenetratingHumansRisk FactorsJournal ArticleResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tReview

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Ronald P Danis. 2002. Endophthalmitis.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0896-1549(02)00014-7

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