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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Dinoprostone vaginal slow-release system (Propess®) compared to expectant management in the active treatment of premature rupture of the membranes at term: impact on maternal and fetal outcomes

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Pages 195-200 | Received 28 May 2007, Published online: 03 Aug 2009

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