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Barnes, A.C. et al. (2009). 25-Gauge Instrumentation: Engineering Challenges and Tradeoffs. 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_2
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