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Laparoscopic methotrexate treatment of ectopic pregnancy: feasibility, efficacy, safety and intrauterine pregnancy rates

Kari Flo, R. M. Bremnes, J. M. Maltau Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Oncology, Troms University Hospital, Norway
Pages 292-296 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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