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Analysis of COVID-19-associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis patients in a tertiary care center in Northern India

Himanshu Yadav, Snigdha Sen, Tirupati Nath, Shefali Mazumdar, Anu Jain, Pinky Verma, Preeti Gupta

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology · 2022 · 14 citations · 15 references

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Early suspicion and timely diagnosis of mucormycosis at rhino-orbital stage is warranted in order to salvage life as well as visual function. TRAMB may prove as potentially favorable treatment modality in cases with limited orbital involvement.

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