Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2011; 59(5): 274-275
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1280056
Special Report

© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Reorganisation of Children's Heart Services in England – Plans for a Safe and Sustainable Programme

W. Brawn1
  • 1Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Further Information

Publication History

received June 16, 2011

accepted June 16, 2011

Publication Date:
01 August 2011 (online)

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William Brawn, MD

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Phone: +44 12 13 33 94 35

Fax: +44 12 13 33 94 41

Email: william.brawn@bch.nhs.uk