Are non-invasive or minimally invasive autopsy techniques for detecting cause of death in prenates, neonates and infants accurate? A systematic review of diagnostic test accuracy
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Are non-invasive or minimally invasive autopsy techniques for detecting cause of death in prenates, neonates and infants accurate? A systematic review of diagnostic test accuracy
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BMJ Open
Volume 13, Issue 1, Pages e064774
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BMJ
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2023-01-07
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10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064774
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