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(RG) Obstetrics and Gynaecology

A report of early (13 + 0 to 14 + 6 weeks) and mid-trimester amniocenteses: 10 years' experience

G. Centini Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Reproductive Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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L. Rosignoli Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Reproductive Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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A. Kenanidis Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Reproductive Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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R. Scarinci Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Reproductive Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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F. Petraglia Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Reproductive Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
Pages 113-117 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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