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The clinical phenotype of trachomatous trichiasis in Ethiopia: not all trichiasis is due to entropion.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science - 10 Oct 2011
Rajak Saul N, Habtamu Esmael, Weiss Helen A, Bedri Amir, Gebre Teshome, Bailey Robin L, Mabey David C W, Khaw Peng T, Gilbert Clare E, Emerson Paul M, Burton Matthew J
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PURPOSE: Trachomatous trichiasis (TT) is usually described as a cicatricial entropion of the upper lid; however, other forms of trichiasis have been reported. This variation in clinical phenotype is potentially important for treatment guidelines. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the range of disease type and severity encompassed by TT. METHODS: Individuals presenting with TT to surgical...
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