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Vasquez, D.G., Berg, G.M., Srour, S.G. et al. Lung ultrasound for pneumothorax in injured children and its relevant limits: authors’ reply to Quarato et al.. Pediatr Radiol 50, 453–454 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-020-04622-3
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