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  2. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive – ED379, Columbus, Ohio 43205

    Donna A. Caniano MD (Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, Surgeon-in-Chief) (Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, Surgeon-in-Chief)

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Nathan, J.D., Racadio, J.M., Warner, B.W. (2008). Techniques for Difficult Venous and Arterial Access. In: Teich, S., Caniano, D.A. (eds) Reoperative Pediatric Surgery. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-071-7_2

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