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Research Article

Predictive value of striae gravidarum severity for intraperitoneal adhesions or uterine scar healing in patients with previous caesarean delivery

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Pages 1312-1315 | Received 28 Jul 2013, Accepted 15 Oct 2013, Published online: 13 Nov 2013

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