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Obstetrics

Predictors of successful vaginal delivery after previous caesarean section in a Nigerian tertiary hospital

B. OlagbujiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
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M. EzeanochieDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
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F. OkonofuaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, NigeriaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 582-585 | Published online: 11 Aug 2010

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