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Ethical approval and consent to participate
In relation to ethical considerations of the study, being of an observational nature, it was not necessary
to obtain the informed consent for the patients to enter the study. The Research Ethics Committee of
the Hospital evaluated and approved the study. In order to perform the medical-surgical procedures, we
obtained the informed consent in writing from the parents or guardians.

Consent for publication
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