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Kidney health in VACTERL association: structural vulnerability and surveillance

  • Yo Han Ahn (Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2026.02.19
  • Accepted : 2026.03.25
  • Published : 2026.06.30

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