Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 48, Issue 3 , Pages 362-365 , May 2003

Maloccurrence in Oculoplastic Surgery Related to the Managed Care Environment

  • Joshua Frankel, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint address: Joshua Frankel, MD, 601 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA 18704

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☆ The author reported no proprietary or commercial interest in any product mentioned or concept discussed in this article.

PII: S0039-6257(03)00026-2

doi: 10.1016/S0039-6257(03)00026-2

Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 48, Issue 3 , Pages 362-365 , May 2003

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