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. 2024 May 15;49(10):741-742.
doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004885. Epub 2023 Nov 28.

Causes of Delays in Treatment of Patients With Pediatric Scoliosis in the Brazilian Health System

Robert Meves  1 ; Gepedi (Pediatric Scoliosis Deformity Group from Brazilian Spine Society)
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Causes of Delays in Treatment of Patients With Pediatric Scoliosis in the Brazilian Health System

Robert Meves et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). .
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