Liveborn children with trisomy 18: A retrospective review
Evelyn Armour,
Melissa J MacPherson,
Cheryl Mack
et al.
Abstract:Background
Historically, children born alive with trisomy 18 were considered to have a lethal genetic condition such that no medical interventions were provided. While survival is now recognized to be possible, these children’s lives include aspects of technological dependency, medical complexity, and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Objectives
The primary aim of this study was to describe the outcomes of a contemporary Canad… Show more
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