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Editorial
. 2023 Apr 28;15(4):1526-1529.
doi: 10.21037/jtd-23-7. Epub 2023 Mar 20.

Pediatric chylothorax: where we've been and where we're going

Melissa Winder  1 , David Bailly  2
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Editorial

Pediatric chylothorax: where we've been and where we're going

Melissa Winder et al. J Thorac Dis. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Chylothorax; congenital heart disease; nutrition; pediatric.

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Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://jtd.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/jtd-23-7/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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