Exploring the prevalence of birth defects of the gastrointestinal tract in newborns: A Six-year analysis in Bogotá, Colombia
Background: Birth defects (BD) occur in 3–6 % of live births (LB) and constitute significant morbimortality and disability. Some BD of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract requires surgical interventions during the first days of life. Knowing the prevalence in different city areas could guide decision-ma...
Main Authors: | Catalina Correa, Sandra Pastrán, María Camila León-Sanabria, María Paula Aguilera-Pena, José Nieto, Ana María Urueña-S fgerrano, Ignacio Zarante |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Open |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S294971162300093X |
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