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Original Article

The potential consequence of early recognition and treatment of retained fetal bony fragments

T. S. Usha Kiran Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
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P. S. Bhal Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
Pages 443-444 | Received 10 Sep 2002, Accepted 10 Sep 2002, Published online: 10 Sep 2002

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