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Rizzo, S., Genovesi-Ebert, F., Patelli, F. (2009). Small Gauge Vitrectomy: Anesthesia, Incision Technique and Cannula Removal. In: Rizzo, S., Patelli, F., Chow, D.R. (eds) Vitreo-retinal Surgery. Essentials in Ophthalmology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68586-9_6
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