Ultrasound-derived reference values for neonatal liver and spleen dimensions: a retrospective cohort study
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Neonatology
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
September 16, 2025
Submission Date
July 25, 2025
Acceptance Date
September 5, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 5











