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Failed instrumental delivery: how safe is the use of a second instrument?

C. Edozien Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK
,
J. L. Williams Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK
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I. Chattopadhyay, Chatterjee Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK
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P. J. Hirsch Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK
Pages 460-462 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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