Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 90-97 , May 2008

The Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Study Group: a voluntary international registry

  • KuoJen Tsao, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: KuoJen Tsao, MD, Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center–Houston, 6431 Fannin St, Suite 5.254, Houston, TX 77030.
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  • Kevin P. Lally, MD

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PII: S1055-8586(08)00005-X

doi: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2008.02.004

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 90-97 , May 2008

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