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Involutional blepharoptosis. A histopathological study.

R K Dortzbach·F C Sutula
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Nineteen eyelids were examined histologically in cases of involutional blepharoptosis. Aponeurogenic defects were demonstrated in the majority of cases. A revised classification of acquired blepharoptosis, and the procedure of choice for the correction of this entity are discussed.

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R K Dortzbach, F C Sutula. 1980. Involutional blepharoptosis. A histopathological study.. https://doi.org/10.1001/archopht.1980.01020040897022

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