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Review
. 2004 Apr;88(4):588-9.
doi: 10.1136/bjo.2003.029181.

Long term efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin A injection for crocodile tears syndrome

D E Barañano, N R Miller
Review

Long term efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin A injection for crocodile tears syndrome

D E Barañano et al. Br J Ophthalmol. 2004 Apr.
No abstract available

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