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The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine Volume 35, 2022 - Issue 10
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Use of calendula ointment after episiotomy: a randomized clinical trial

Carlo De Angelisa Casa di Cura Accreditata Fabia Mater, Rome, Italy;b Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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Arianna Di Stadioa Casa di Cura Accreditata Fabia Mater, Rome, Italy
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Silvia Vitalea Casa di Cura Accreditata Fabia Mater, Rome, Italy
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Gabriele Sacconec Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Maria Chiara De Angelisd Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Brunella Zizolfid Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Attilio Di Spiezio Sardod Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Pages 1860-1864 | Received 25 Mar 2020, Accepted 13 May 2020, Published online: 27 May 2020

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