The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 148, Issue 4 , Pages 432-435 , April 2006

Prognosis of biliary atresia: What can be further improved?

  • Christophe Chardot, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Pr Christophe Chardot, Hôpital des Enfants, Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, Rue Willi Donzé 6, CH 1205 GENEVE, Switzerland.
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  • Marie-Odile Serinet, MD

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2006.01.049

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 148, Issue 4 , Pages 432-435 , April 2006

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