Analysis of sleep cyclic alternating pattern (CAP) in children with Prader-Willi syndrome and effect of growth hormone treatment

E. Verrillo, O. Bruni, M. Pavone, A. Petrone, M. G. Paglietti, C. Pedace, A. Schiavino, R. Cutrera (Rome, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Sleep apnoea in childhood
Session: Sleep apnoea in childhood
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4569

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