The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 2 , Pages 152-154 , August 2006

Neurodevelopmental impact of low-grade intraventricular hemorrhage in very preterm infants

  • Terrie E. Inder, MBChB, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr Terrie E. Inder, One Children’s Place, St Louis Children’s Hospital, Washington University, St Louis, MO 63110.

Received 8 May 2006 ,Accepted 30 May 2006.

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PII: S0022-3476(06)00494-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2006.05.046

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 2 , Pages 152-154 , August 2006

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