Neonatal lower extremity gangrene.
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چکیده
Four neonates suffering from bilateral lower limb gangrene were referred to us for further management. Two neonates had no contributory etiology. All four received appropriate treatment thus avoiding mortality but morbidity could not be avoided. All four neonates recovered uneventfully.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 42 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005