Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 72-80 , April 2010

A Descriptive Study of Complications of Gastrostomy Tubes in Children

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2008.07.008

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 72-80 , April 2010

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