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Editorial
. 2024 Sep 30;13(9):1517-1520.
doi: 10.21037/tp-24-186. Epub 2024 Sep 11.

Vosoritide therapy in children with achondroplasia under 5 years of age

Hiroshi Kitoh  1   2
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Vosoritide therapy in children with achondroplasia under 5 years of age

Hiroshi Kitoh. Transl Pediatr. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Achondroplasia (ACH); foramen magnum stenosis (FMS); obstructive sleep apnea; spinal canal stenosis (SCS); vosoritide.

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Conflicts of Interest: The author has completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://tp.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/tp-24-186/coif). The author has no conflicts of interest to declare.

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Diseases-specific complications requiring multidisciplinary interventions in ACH. ACH, achondroplasia; FMS, foramen magnum stenosis; ENT, ear, nose, and throat.
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