Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 10-16 , February 2006

Perinatal neuroblastoma

  • Jed G. Nuchtern, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Jed G. Nuchtern, MD, Pediatric Surgery, 6621 Fannin, CC650.00, Houston, TX 77030

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doi: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2005.11.003

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 10-16 , February 2006

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