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Research Article

Management of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) in subsequent pregnancy

C. EvansDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Torbay Hospital, Torquay, UK
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R. ArcherDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Torbay Hospital, Torquay, UK
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A. ForrestDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Torbay Hospital, Torquay, UK
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J. BarringtonDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Torbay Hospital, Torquay, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 486-488 | Published online: 06 May 2014

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