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Deurloo, J.A., de Vos, R., Ekkelkamp, S. et al. Prognostic factors for mortality of oesophageal atresia patients: Waterston revived. Eur J Pediatr 163, 624–625 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-004-1505-y
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