Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 51-56 , February 2008

Regional Anesthesia as an Adjunct for Eyelid Surgery in Dogs

  • Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVO

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, MS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of Missouri-Columbia, 900 East Campus Drive, Columbia, MO 65211

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PII: S1096-2867(07)00108-9

doi: 10.1053/j.ctsap.2007.12.007

Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 51-56 , February 2008

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