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A case of complete ectopia cordis has been reported. The literature on the subject has been discussed.

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  1. Manipal

    Shanti P. Jain & Suresh Prakash

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  1. Shanti P. Jain
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From the Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.

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Jain, S.P., Prakash, S. Ectopia cordis. Indian J Pediatr 31, 325–326 (1964). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02748477

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