Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 3 , Pages 152-158 , August 2005

Ischemia and necrotizing enterocolitis: Where, when, and how

  • Philip T. Nowicki, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Philip T. Nowicki, MD, Columbus Children's Research Institute, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205

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doi: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2005.05.003

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 3 , Pages 152-158 , August 2005

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