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Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Volume 40, 2020 - Issue 4
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A study to assess knowledge and acceptability of foetal surgery for spina bifida amongst healthcare professionals in the UK

Adalina SaccoInstitute for Women's Health, University College London, London, UK; Correspondence[email protected]
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Shahanaz AhmedInstitute for Women's Health, University College London, London, UK; View further author information
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Jan DeprestInstitute for Women's Health, University College London, London, UK; ;Department of Development and Regeneration, Cluster Woman and Child, Biomedical Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; ;Clinical Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; ORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-4920-945XView further author information
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Anna L. DavidInstitute for Women's Health, University College London, London, UK; ;Department of Development and Regeneration, Cluster Woman and Child, Biomedical Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; ;NIHR University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre, London, UKORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-0199-6140View further author information
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Pages 448-454 | Published online: 20 Aug 2019

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