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more influence and individual journals will enjoy more
prestige. Fortunately, our patients stand to benefit the most.
Conflicts of interest:
The authors have nothing to disclose.
Acknowledgments:
Christopher E. Bayne is a Joseph E. Robert Jr. Fellow at
the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, part of the
Children’s National Health System.
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