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Br J Ophthalmol 1985;69:237-239 doi:10.1136/bjo.69.4.237
  • Research Article

Do we need a retinal pigment epithelium (or choroid) for the maintenance of retinal apposition?

Abstract

The relative rarity of retinal detachment following extensive surgical resection of choroid and retinal pigment epithelium for choroidal malignant melanoma is discussed in relation to the factors maintaining retinal apposition under these circumstances.

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