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Ultrasound assessment of the effect of parity on postpartum uterine involution

O. Olayemi Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
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A. A. Omigbodun Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Hospital, Ibadan
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M. O. Obajimi Department of Radiology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
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A. A. Odukogbe Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Hospital, Ibadan
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A. M. Agunloye Department of Radiology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
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C. O. Aimakhu Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Hospital, Ibadan
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M. A. Okunlola Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Hospital, Ibadan
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Pages 381-384 | Received 10 Sep 2002, Accepted 10 Sep 2002, Published online: 10 Sep 2002

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