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(RG) Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Spinal and epidural versus general anesthesia for elective Cesarean section at term: effect on the acid–base status of the mother and newborn

G. Petropoulos Department of Anesthesiology, Aretaieion Hospital, University of Athens Medical School, Greece
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C. Siristatidis Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aretaieion Hospital, University of Athens Medical School, Greece
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E. Salamalekis Department of Anesthesiology, Aretaieion Hospital, University of Athens Medical School, Greece
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G. Creatsas Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aretaieion Hospital, University of Athens Medical School, Greece
Pages 260-266 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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