Beta irradiation of pterygium

Comment

D J Levine. Ophthalmology. 1992 Jun.

. 1992 Jun;99(6):841.

doi: 10.1016/s0161-6420(13)38520-0.

No abstract available

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Recurrence rate and complications after beta irradiation for pterygia.
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Late complications of pterygium treatment.
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Bilateral streptococcal corneoscleritis complicating beta irradiation induced scleral necrosis.
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for beta-radiation-induced scleral necrosis.
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Another look at pterygium surgery with postoperative beta radiation.
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Prevention of pterygium recurrence by postoperative single-dose beta-irradiation: a prospective randomized clinical double-blind trial.
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Pterygium excision with free conjunctival autograft (FCG) versus postoperative strontium 90 (90Sr) beta-irradiation. A prospective study.
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