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PubMed

• 2 citations
  EpiSmart Crosslinking for Keratoconus: A Phase 2 Study.
  Randy J Epstein, Michael W Belin, Deborah Gravemann, Roxanne Littner, Roy S Rubinfeld> ;Cornea. 2023 Jul 1
• 2 citations
  Pachymetric Assessment After EpiSmartEpithelium-on Cross-Linking for Keratoconus and Post-Surgical Ectasia.
  Neel S Vaidya, Arvin Daneshmand, Randy J Epstein, Parag A Majmudar, Michael W Belin, Edward C Parsons, Roy S Rubinfeld> ;Clinical Ophthalmology. 2022 Jan 1
• 8 citations
  Transepithelial crosslinking retreatment of progressive corneal ectasia unresponsive to classic crosslinking
  Roy S. Rubinfeld, Rachel H. Epstein, Parag A. Majmudar, Deborah Kim, Michael Choi, Randy J. Epstein> ;Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2017 Jan 1
• 12 citations
  Epithelial Ingrowth Following Endothelial Keratoplasty.
  Ritika R. Dalal, Irving M. Raber, Steven P. Dunn, Robert W. Weisenthal, Joel Sugar, Sadeer B. Hannush, Randy J. Epstein, Robert S. Feder> ;Cornea. 2016 Apr 1
• 6 citations
  Clostridium perfringens endophthalmitis after penetrating keratoplasty with contaminated corneal allografts: a case series.
  Joshua H. Hou, Anjali Tannan, Jonathan B. Rubenstein, Osvaldo I. Lopez, Kristen McCoy, Randy J. Epstein, Richard Grostern, Joel Sugar> ;Cornea. 2015 Jan 1
• October consultation #4.
  Randy J Epstein> ;Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2014 Oct 1
• Consultation sectionApril consultation #2
  Randy J. Epstein, Richard J. Grostern> ;Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2014 Apr 1
• October consultation #5.
  Randy J Epstein, Rachel H Epstein, Richard F Dennis, Parag A Majmudar> ;Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2013 Oct 1
• 165 citations
  A new system, the LipiFlow, for the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction.
  Stephen S. Lane, Harvey Dubiner, Randy J. Epstein, Paul H. Ernest, Jack V. Greiner, David R. Hardten, Edward J. Holland, Michael A. Lemp, James E. McDonald, David I. S...> ;Cornea. 2012 Apr 1
• 4 citations
  Successful treatment of recurrent epithelial ingrowth associated with interface fluid syndrome, flap necrosis, and epithelial defects following LASIK.
  Saba J Elderkin, Randy J. Epstein, Dianna L Seldomridge> ;Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2011 Jan 1
• 4 citations
  UVA-light and riboflavin-mediated corneal collagen cross-linking.
  Erik Letko, Parag A. Majmudar, S. Lance Forstot, Randy J. Epstein, Roy S. Rubinfeld> ;International Ophthalmology Clinics. 2011 Jan 1
• 29 citations
  Reduced Application Time for Prophylactic Mitomycin C in Photorefractive Keratectomy
  Vanee Virasch, Parag A. Majmudar, Randy J. Epstein, Neel S Vaidya, Richard F. Dennis> ;Ophthalmology. 2010 May 1
• Corneal ectasia after laser in situ keratomileusis after laser thermal keratoplasty.
  Urvi A. Tailor, Randy J. Epstein> ;Cornea. 2010 Apr 1
• 22 citations
  Acanthamoeba endophthalmitis following penetrating keratoplasty for Acanthamoeba keratitis.
  Michael Davis, Randy J. Epstein, Richard J. Grostern, Jack A. Cohen, Kirk H. Packo> ;Archives of Ophthalmology. 2010 Apr 1
• 10 citations
  Culture-positive endophthalmitis after implantation of intraocular Collamer lens.
  Michael Davis, Randy J. Epstein, Richard F. Dennis, Jack A. Cohen> ;Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2009 Oct 1
• Early onset ectasia following LASIK: long-term follow-up and correction.
  Randy J. Epstein, Sanjay N Rao> ;Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2009 Mar 1
• Diagnosis of post-LASIK occult Chandler syndrome.
  Brian Larsen, Randy J. Epstein, Steven V.L. Brown> ;Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2009 Jan 1
• 45 citations
  Effect of mitomycin C on the corneal endothelium when used for corneal subepithelial haze prophylaxis following photorefractive keratectomy.
  Dennis H. Goldsberry, Randy J. Epstein, Parag A. Majmudar, BA Rachel H. Epstein, Richard F. Dennis, G.P. Holley, Henry F. Edelhauser> ;Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2007 Sep 1
• 5 citations
  Ectasia after Photorefractive Keratectomy
  Shawn R. Klein, Randy J. Epstein> ;Ophthalmology. 2007 Feb 1
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  Corneal ectasia after laser in situ keratomileusis in patients without apparent preoperative risk factors.
  S.R. Klein, Randy J. Epstein, J.B. Randleman, R.D. Stulting> ;Cornea. 2006 Oct 1
• 8 citations
  Noninvasive diagnosis of epithelial downgrowth after penetrating keratoplasty using immunohistochemical analysis of resected corneal buttons.
  Parag A. Majmudar, Randy J. Epstein, Alan Parent, E Mike Raphtis, Richard Grostern, Elise Torczynski> ;Cornea. 2006 Jul 1
• 20 citations
  Argon Laser Photodynamic Therapy of Human Corneal Neovascularization After Intravenous Administration of Dihematoporphyrin Ether
  John D. Sheppard, Randy J. Epstein, Frank A. Lattanzio, Domenica Marcantonio, Patricia B. Williams> ;American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2006 Mar 1
• 1 citations
  Alternative Approach to the Treatment of Subepithelial Fibrosis Following Radial Keratotomy
  Randy J. Epstein, Parag A. Majmudar> ;Archives of Ophthalmology. 2006 Feb 1
• 16 citations
  Flap suturing with proparacaine for recurrent epithelial ingrowth following laser in situ keratomileusis surgery.
  Holly M. Spanggord, Randy J. Epstein, Howard A. Lane, Eugenio M. Candal, Shawn R. Klein, Parag A. Majmudar, Richard F. Dennis> ;Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2005 May 1
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  Transepithelial phototherapeutic keratectomy/photorefractive keratectomy with adjunctive mitomycin-C for complicated LASIK flaps
  Laura T. Muller, Eugenio M. Candal, Randy J. Epstein, Richard F. Dennis, Parag A. Majmudar> ;Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2005 Feb 1
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Journal Articles

• Lymphocyte-induced corneal neovascularization: A morphologic assessment.  
  Epstein RJ, Hughes WF, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 21 (1):87-94, 1981
• Corneal opacities and anterior segment anomalies in DBA/2 mice: Models for corneal elastosis and the iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome.  
  Epstein RK, Halkias A, Stulting RD, and Rodrigues MM, Cornea 5:95
• Astigmatism Management.  
  Raviv T, Epstein RJ, Int. Ophthalmol. Clin.,(Refractive Surgery) 40:3:183-198
• The correction of aphakia in neonatal monkeys with extended-wear contact lenses: Corneal studies.  
  Epstein RJ, Fernandes A, Stulting RD, Tigges M, Wright JD, and Gammon JA, Ophthalmology 93: 1495
• Blastogenesis induced by Herpes simplex virus in splenic mononuclear cells from inbred mice.  
  Epstein RJ, Stulting RD, and Kindle JC, Curr. Eye Res. 6:145
• Acanthamoeba keratitis associated with contact lenses-United States.  
  Visvesvara GS, Epstein RJ, et al, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 35:405
• Topical fibronectin in the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca.  
  Nelson JD, Gordon JF, and the Chiron Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Study Group, Am J Ophthalmol 114:441-447
• Circumscribed posterior keratoconus.  
  Epstein RJ, Eiden SB, J. Am. Optom Assn., 66:189-193
• Blood concentrations of cyclosporin A during long-term treatment with cyclosporin A ophthalmic emulsions in patients with moderate to severe dry eye disease.  
  Tang-Liu, DDS, Small D, Acheampong A, Reis B, Stern K, Stewart W, Berdy G, Epstein RJ, Forster R, Forstot L, J Ocular Pharmacol and Therapeutics
• The polyglandular syndrome.  
  Epstein RJ, Luskin AT, Rana A, Ann Int Med 92:711
• Refining the technique for removing the Stableflex lens.  
  Epstein RJ, Vastine DW, Fried WI, Ophthalmic Surg 20:599
• Aging and the cornea. Part 1. Conditions not associated with visual impairment.  
  Epstein RJ and Waring GO, III, Geriatric Ophthalmol 1:20-30
• Aging and the cornea. Part 2. Conditions that may lead to visual impairment.  
  Epstein RJ and Waring GO, III, Geriatric Ophthalmol 1:17-23
• Transverse astigmatic keratotomy.  
  Epstein RJ, Refract Corneal Surg 8: 487
• Preventing violation of optical zone during RK.  
  Hennessey MJ, Epstein RJ, Ocular Surgery News 11:97
• Life in a suburb: Physician cooperation brings RK to town.  
  Epstein RJ, Ocular Surgery News 13:17
• Watch for decompensation with Trusopt.  
  Epstein RJ, Kormehl E, Ophthalmology Times, (O.T.) 22:12
• ALK vs. PK.  
  Konowal A, Epstein RJ, Ocular Surgery News, 14:4
• Is advancing wave-like epitheliopathy distinct from whorled microcystic dystrophy?  
  Epstein RJ, Ophthalmology, 105: 4
• Accommodation of systemic acetazolamide and topical dorzolamide.  
  Epstein RJ, Brown SVL, Dennis R, Konowal-Allen A, Ophthalmol. 105: 9
• Flat cornea and diplopia.  
  Raviv T, Epstein RJ, Annals of Ophthalmology 2000: 32(2) 85-86
• Preventing glare and halos following LASIK surgery.  
  Epstein RJ, Muller LT, Spanggord HM, Ophthalmology Management (Suppl.)
• Mitomycin-C debridement can treat post-PRK haze.  
  Raviv T, Epstein J, Majmudar PA, Ophthalmology Times
• Oxygen drying technique assures LASIK flap adherence.  
  Raviv T, Majmudar PA, Dennis RF, and Epstein RJ, Ophthalmology Times
• Mitomycin-C for post-PRK haze.  
  Raviv T, Majmudar PA, Dennis RF, Epstein RJ, J Cat Ref Surg 26:1105
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Books/Book Chapters

• The Cornea. Trans. of the World Congress on the Cornea III. 
  Chapter: Host control of Herpes simplex virus Type-I (HSV) ocular disease in a genetically defined animal model 
  Page 405 - 411Stulting RD, Abghari SZ, Epstein RJ, Nahmias AJEditors: Cavanagh HD.Raven Press, Ltd, New York, NY
• Ophthalmic Clinical Debates. 
  Chapter: Will wiping it off wipe it out? 
  Page 88 - 93Epstein RJEditors: Deutsch TA.Year Book Medical Publishers Inc, Chicago, IL
• Basic and Clinical Science. 
  Chapter: External Disease and Cornea 
  Epstein RJEditors: Schwab I, Harris, DJ, Pflugfelder, SC, Wilhelmus KR, Perry P.
• Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 
  Chapter: Antimetabolites in Ocular Surface Neoplasia 
  Page 35 - 39Majmudar PA, Epstein RJEditors: Schwab, I.Edition 5,
• Advances, Controversies, and Custom. 
  Chapter: Corneal Ectasia following LASIK Surgery 
  Muller LT, Rao SN, Candal EM, Epstein, RJCharles Slack, Inc, Thorofare, NJ
• Cornea/Refractive. 
  Chapter: UVA-light and Riboflavin-mediated Corneal collagen cross-linking 
  Page 63 - 76Letko E, Majmudar PA, Forstot SL, Epstein RJ, Rubinfeld RSEditors: Trattler, W, Awdeh RM, Goldman DA.Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia PA
• Pharmacologic and surgical therapeutics for the dry eye. 
  Chapter: The Moisture Seekers 
  Epstein RJ
• Topography system can image posterior surface of cornea. 
  Rao SR, Majmudar PA, Epstein RJOphthalmology Times
• Mitomycin-C after surface ablation can prevent corneal haze. 
  Talsma J. and Epstein, RJOphthalmology Times
• Optimizing patient outcomes when using laser technology for refractive surgery. 
  Page 12 - 14Epstein RJOphth Management Suppl
• Wavefront analysis detects pellucid marginal degeneration before LASIK: O.S.N. 
  Page 60 - 61Candal, EC, Seldomridge DL, Muller LT, and Epstein RJ
• Management of Complicated or Buttonhole LASIK Flaps With Trans-epithelial Phototherapeutic Keratectomy/ Photorefractive Keratectomy With Adjunctive Mitomycin C. 
  Page 110 - 113Klein SR, Epstein, RJ, Majmudar, PA, Muller LTTechniques in OphthalmologyEdition 2,
• Refractive Surgery: Insights on Ectasia. 
  Page 33 - 37Bethke, WalterReview of Ophthalmology
• Rethinking Mitomycin-C.: EyeNet. 
  Page 35 - 39Karmel, Miriam
• Crystalens postop care similar to phaco cases. 
  Faron CA and Epstein RJPrimary Care Optometry NewsEdition 10,
• Chicago physician shares popular dining spots. 
  Epstein RJ, and Cutler RO.S.NEdition 29,
• Prophylactic MMC helps prevent haze, improve acuity. 
  Epstein, RJ, Groves NO.T
• Risk of ectasia worries patient. 
  Shovlin JP and Epstein, RJReview of Optometry
• Modified DSEK technique promotes graft fixation, prevents complications. 
  Hasson, MO.S.N
• Theory, Technique, and Tissue. 
  Chapter: Corneal Surgery 
  Epstein RJ, Brightbill FEdition 2,
• Principles and Practice. 
  Chapter: Excimer Lasers in Ophthalmology 
  Epstein RJ, Majmudar PEditors: Miller N, McGhee C, Taylor H, Gartry D, Trokel S.Boston, MA
• Rehabilitating a patient with extreme myopic astigmatism. 
  Page 10 - 11Chu, R, and Epstein RJPremier SurgeonEdition 2,
• Discover Rush. 
  Chapter: Easy as 123- Protect your eyes from UV rays 
  Epstein RJ
• Ocular Circulation and Neovascularization. 
  Chapter: Immunologically mediated corneal neovascularization in inbred mice 
  Page 341 - 348Epstein RJ and Stulting RDEditors: BenEzra D, Ryan SJ, Glaser BM, and Murphy RP.Martinus Nijhoff/Dr W. Junk Publ, Dordrecht, Netherlands
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Abstracts/Posters

• Corneas from ventilator supported donors: Endothelial morphology and results of a survey.
  Seedor JA, Walsh GE, Wells JA, McCarty BE, Stulting RD, Epstein RJ and Smith P, Eye-Bank Association of America, Dallas, TX
• Extended-wear contact lenses for the correction of aphakia in infant children: Corneal studies.
  Epstein RJ, Fernandes A, and Gamon JA, Ophthalmol 94:145, AAO, Dallas, TX
• Dihematoporphyrin ether photodynamic therapy (DHE-PDT) for IL-2-induced 1 corneal neovascularization (CNV).
  Epstein RJ, Hendricks RL, Harris DM, Maloney JA, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 29:65, ARVO, Sarasota, FL
• Fluorescence microscopy of vascularized corneas following injection of dihematoporphyrin ether (DHE).
  Lekas NE, Epstein RJ, Harris DM, Hendricks RL, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 29:50, ARVO, Sarasota, FL
• The effect of cellular immune tolerance on the immunopathology of HSV-1 keratitis.
  Tumpey TM, Epstein RJ, Hendricks RL, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 29:160, ARVO, Sarasota, FL
• Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with the 514 nm argon laser for IL-2-induced corneal neovascularization (CNV).
  Epstein RJ, Hendricks RL, Harris DM, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 30, ARVO, Sarasota, FL
• Problem patients in contact lens fitting: The monocular aphakic infant.
  Epstein RJ, Ophthalmol 96, AAO, New Orleans, LA
• Acute intraoperative suprachoroidal hemorrhage (AISH) associated with trans-scleral fixation of a posterior chamber IOL at the time of penetrating keratoplasty.
  Kay MD, Epstein RJ, Torczynski E, Castroviejo Society Meeting, New Orleans, LA
• Anterior stromal infiltrates in Acanthamoeba keratitis.
  Holland EJ, Alul EH, Epstein RJ, Meisler DM, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA
• Haptic location of trans-sclerally fixated posterior chamber intraocular lenses in the cadaver eye.
  Robin SB, Rubenstein JB, Kay MD, Epstein RJ, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 32:796, ARVO, Sarasota, FL
• Use of the Terry keratometer to aid suture adjustment with the single running technique.
  Riley SF, Epstein RJ, Rubenstein JB, Dennis RJ, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 32:1236, ARVO, Sarasota, FL
• Discontinuation of topical ophthalmic medications promotes healing of non-healing corneal epithelial defects.
  Gordon J, Johnson PJ, and the Fibronectin Study Group, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 32:1071, ARVO, Sarasosta, FL
• Unilateral circumscribed posterior keratoconus.
  Eiden SB, Bass SJ, Epstein RJ, Optom Vis Sci 68:190, American Academy of Optometry
• Corneal intraepithelial neoplasia: Bilateral disease and its association with contact lens wear.
  Robin SB, Epstein In the right eye, Rubenstein JB, Eiden SB, Waring GO, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 33:1292, ARVO: Sarasota, FL
• Corneal intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN): Bilateral disease and its association with contact lens wear.
  Robin SB, Epstein RJ, Rubenstein JB, Eiden SB, Waring GO, Ophthalmology 99:122, AAO, Dallas, TX
• Common office presentations of conjunctival lymphomas.
  Curnyn, KM, Rubenstein JB, Deutsch TA, Epstein RJ, Ophthalmol 1993;100, AAO, Chicago, IL
• Immunohistochemistry for the non-invasive diagnosis of epithelial downgrowth following penetrating keratoplasty.
  Raphtis EM, Epstein RJ, Torczynski E, Rubenstein JB, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 35:1875, ARVO; Sarasota, FL
• Photodynamic therapy for corneal neovascularization (CNV): Clinical trials.
  Hennessey MJ, Epstein RJ, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 35: 1350, ARVO; Sarasota, FL
• Corneal astigmatism following removal of adjusted continuous keratoplasty suture.
  Van Meter WS, Epstein RJ, Wood TO, Ophthalmol 101:123, AAO, San Francisco, CA
• Application of computerized videokeratoscopy in guiding suture removal in post-penetrating keratoplasty patients.
  Epstein RJ, Konowal A, Dennis RF, Ophthalmol AAO Suppl, Atlanta GA
• Prophylactic Mitomycin-C for High-Risk PRK & LASEK.
  Candal EM, Muller LT, Lane HA, Epstein RJ, Dennis RF, Majmudar PA, Invest Ophthal & Vis Sci
• Poor visual outcomes following corneal refractive surgery in patients with clinically unsuspected pellucid marginal degeneration.
  Klein, SR, Epstein RJ et. Al, n/a, AAO, Anaheim CA
• Irreversible corneal decompensation in patients treated with topical Dorzolamide.
  Konowal A, Epstein RJ, Dennis RF, Brown SVL, Invest Ophthalmol & Vis Sci, 37:3,
• Results of combined Ahmed valve and penetrating keratoplasty surgery.
  Brown SVL, Epstein, RJ, Stock EL, Rubenstein J, Ophthalmol AAO Suppl, AAO, Chicago, IL
• Thygeson’s superficial punctate keratitis in children and its response to trichlorthiamidine.
  Epstein RJ, Nguygen, K, n/a
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Lectures

• Spherical correction of refractive errors. 
• Microsurgical keratoplasty: A practical course. 
  Atlanta, GA
• Clinical keratoplasty technique. 
  Atlanta, GA
• Microsurgical keratoplasty: A practical course. 
  Anaheim, CA
• Photodynamic therapy for corneal neovascularization. 
  Castroviejo Cornea Society; Anaheim, CA
• Capsulorhexis and the triple procedure. 
  Castroviejo Society; Chicago, IL. Cornea Suppl., 13: 98-99
• Mitomycin-C with PTK for Flap Complications. 
  Castroviejo Society Meeting, Orlando FL
• Radial keratotomy on trial: Witness for the defense-speed of visual recovery and stability in RK. 
  AAO meeting, Atlanta, GA
• The role of antimetabolites in corneal refractive surgery. 
  AAO, Anaheim CA: ISRS/AAO pre-AAO meeting
• The Zyoptix system for personalized vision correction. 
  Anaheim CA: B&L Booth
• LASIK can create happy patients and even happier staffs. 
• Bilateral LASIK requires error-free surgery every time. 
• Risk factors for corneal ectasia after LASIK. 
  AAO, Anaheim CA
• The use of mitomycin-C after laser refractive surgery. 
  AAO, Anaheim CA
• Astigmatism in the cataract patient. 
  Multiple Location 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
• Lecturer with hands-on wet-lab: Modern incisional refractive surgery. 
  AAO, Chicago, IL
• Lecturer: Central Islands with the Summit Apex excimer laser. 
  AAO, Chicago, IL
• Zyoptix Symposium, featuring Zyoptix Dual Workstation and Advanced Diagnostics: Would you do this case? Zyoptix in my practice. 
  AAO, New Orleans LA
• The use of mitomycin C after laser refractive surgery. 
  Chicago, IL, 2005, Las Vegas, NV, 2006
• Treating buttonhole LASIK flaps. 
  ISRS/AAO, Las Vegas, NV
• Topical mitomycin-C treatment for corneal haze following refractive surgery. 
  AAO, Orlando FL
• Reduced application time for prophylactic Mitomycic-C in High-Risk Surface Ablation. 
  AAO, New Orleans, LA
• Corneal topography and tomography interpretation for the cataract surgeon: Implications for premium IOL’s. 
  AAO, Orlando FL: Cornea Day
• Astigmatism in the cataract patient. 
  AAO, Orlando FL
• Astigmatism in the Cataract Patient. 
  AAO; Dallas, TX
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Other

• Refractive Practice Pearls. 
  Epstein RJ, Audio-Digest Ophthalmology 41:12
• LASIK Complications, Antimetabolites and Refractive Surgery. 
  Epstein RJ, Audio-Digest Ophth
• The Management of Astigmatism with Cataract Surgery. 
  Epstein RJ, Audio-Digest Ophth
• Expanding Applications for NSAIDs: The Inflammatory Response in the Eye. 
  Epstein RJ, Audioconference series
• Post-LASIK ectasia possible with no known risk factors. 
  Guttman, C, O.T
• Exploring Liability Issues in Refractive Eye Surgery. 
  Epstein, RJ, Herst, B, Goren, M, Gerstein, M, Brenner, S, ISMIE Newsletter
• Surgical Team Briefings Reduce Malpractice Risks. 
  Menke, Anne, OMIC Digest Fall 2011, V. 21, #4, page 1
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