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Obstetric Case Report

Clinical challenges of diagnosing a perforated appendix in pregnancy: two illustrative cases

G Somoye Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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E Downes Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield, UK
Pages 576-578 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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