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CASE REPORT

Multiple visceral injuries suffered during an illegal induced abortion – A case report

Godwin O. Akabaa *Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Benard I. Adekaa *Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
&
Pius I. Ogolekwua Department of Surgery, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria
Pages 319-321 | Published online: 19 Jun 2013

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