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Review
. 2007 Jul;92(7):567-8.
doi: 10.1136/adc.2007.116327.

Manipulating growth and puberty in those with severe disability: when is it justified?

Gary E Butler  1 , Elaine A Beadle
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Review

Manipulating growth and puberty in those with severe disability: when is it justified?

Gary E Butler et al. Arch Dis Child. 2007 Jul.

Abstract

Perspective on the paper by Albanese and Hopper (see page 629)

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