The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 154, Issue 2 , Pages 159-160 , February 2009

Late Preterm Birth: Appreciable Risks, Rising Incidence

  • Michael S. Kramer, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Michael S. Kramer, MD, The Montreal Children's Hospital, 2300 Tupper St (Les Tourelles) T-118, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3H 1P3

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PII: S0022-3476(08)00856-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.09.048

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 154, Issue 2 , Pages 159-160 , February 2009

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