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Discordance in twins for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula

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  1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, 3rd Floor, A-block APC Building, PGI, Chandigarh, 160 012, India

    Rizwan Ahmed Khan & K. L. Narashimhan

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Khan, R.A., Narashimhan, K.L. Discordance in twins for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula. Indian J Pediatr 76, 334–335 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-009-0013-5

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