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Gynaecology

Outcomes from medium term follow-up of patients with third and fourth degree perineal tears

P. Bagadea Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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S. Mackenzieb Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Wansbeck General Hospital, Ashington, UK
Pages 609-612 | Published online: 11 Aug 2010

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