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Evolution in global cleft care is being driven by innovation from low-resource settings with increased focus on consistent achievement of excellent patient outcomes.
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Swanson, J.W. (2021). Introduction: A Paradigm Shift in Global Cleft Care. In: Swanson, J.W. (eds) Global Cleft Care in Low-Resource Settings. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-59105-2_1
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