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Mechanical bull injuries in pediatric patients: a call for safety regulations

Sina Asaadia Department of Acute Care Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California, USAView further author information
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Donald C. Mooresb Department of Pediatric Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California, USAView further author information
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Sarah J. Christian-Koppc Department of Emergency Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California, USAView further author information
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Tanya Minasiand Department of Neurosurgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California, USAView further author information
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Kaushik Mukherjeea Department of Acute Care Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California, USAView further author information
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Maryam B. Tabrizia Department of Acute Care Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California, USAView further author information
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Martin G. Rosenthala Department of Acute Care Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California, USACorrespondence[email protected]
ORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0009-0005-8377-8209View further author information
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Published online: 31 Mar 2024

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