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Editorial
. 2023 Jun 30;12(6):1059-1062.
doi: 10.21037/tp-23-236. Epub 2023 May 31.

Raising the bar in the management of pectus excavatum

Nicky Janssen  1 , Jean H T Daemen  1 , Aimée J P M Franssen  1 , Nadine A Coorens  1 , Karel W E Hulsewé  1 , Yvonne L J Vissers  1 , Erik R de Loos  1
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Editorial

Raising the bar in the management of pectus excavatum

Nicky Janssen et al. Transl Pediatr. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Funnel chest; pectus excavatum; pediatric.

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Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://tp.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/tp-23-236/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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