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Original Article

Effects of uterine Doppler on midbrain growth and cortical development in late onset fetal growth restricted fetuses: a prospective cross-sectional study

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Article: 2318604 | Received 29 Nov 2023, Accepted 09 Feb 2024, Published online: 19 Feb 2024

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