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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Roughly 80,000 people under the age of 18 live in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. Some of those children and teenagers will need a surgical procedure during their childhood and Southeastern North Carolina offers unique opportunities.
Dr. Christian Walters, a pediatric surgeon with Novant Health, was in studio to answer questions about common pediatric surgeries performed locally.
You can watch the full interview at the top of this story.
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