Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 49, Issue 1 , Pages 96-108 , January 2004

Subretinal fluid in primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: physiopathology and composition

  • J.-C Quintyn, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint address: Dr JC Quintyn, Department d'Ophtalmologie, Hôpital Rangueil, 1 avenue Jean Poulhes, 314003 Toulouse, Cedex 4, France.
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  • G Brasseur, PhD

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

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