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Research Article

The need for repeat evacuation of retained products of conception: How common is it?

R. HassanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Wales, CardiffCorrespondence[email protected]
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K. BhalDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
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B. JosephDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, UK
Pages 75-76 | Published online: 21 Dec 2012

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