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Br J Ophthalmol 84:1068-1070 doi:10.1136/bjo.84.9.1068
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Tumour location affects the incidence of cataract and retinopathy after ophthalmic plaque radiation therapy

Table 1

Incidence of complications after plaque radiotherapy  

Tumour location Cataract Retinopathy
Anterior (18 of 21) 85% (1 of 23) 4%
Posterior (7 of 42) 17% (24 of 46) 52%
p Value <0.0000 <0.0001
Odds ratio 30.000 0.042

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