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Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Volume 22, 2002 - Issue 4
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Original Article

Delivery of the impacted head of the fetus at caesarean section after prolonged obstructed labour: a randomised comparative study of two methods

O. B. Fasubaa Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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O. C. Ezechi Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State
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E. O. Orji 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State
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S. O. Ogunniyi Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State
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S. T. Akindele Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, OAU, Ile-Ife
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O. M. Loto Federal Medical Center, Owo, Ondo State
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F. O. Okogbo Otibhor Okhae Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria
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Pages 375-378 | Received 10 Sep 2002, Accepted 10 Sep 2002, Published online: 10 Sep 2002

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