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Marsh, C., Manners, R. & Platt, M. Ptosis repair in a patient with oculopharyngeal dystrophy: Brow suspension using autogenous fascia lata by spinal anaesthesia. Eye 14, 389–390 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.2000.96
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