Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 21-26 , March 2008

Genetics Considerations in Cerebral Palsy

  • G. Bradley Schaefer, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to G. Bradley Schaefer, MD, 985430 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-5430.

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doi: 10.1016/j.spen.2008.01.004

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 21-26 , March 2008

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