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Gynecological Endocrinology Volume 23, 2007 - Issue 7
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Ovary

Ovulation induction treatment and risk of borderline ovarian tumors

Maite Cusidó Departament d'Obstetricia i Ginecologia, Institut Universitari Dexeus, Càtedra d'Investigació en Ginecologia, Barcelona, SpainCorrespondence[email protected]
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Rafael Fábregas Departament d'Obstetricia i Ginecologia, Institut Universitari Dexeus, Càtedra d'Investigació en Ginecologia, Barcelona, Spain
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Pere Barris S Departament d'Obstetricia i Ginecologia, Institut Universitari Dexeus, Càtedra d'Investigació en Ginecologia, Barcelona, Spain
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Cecilia Escayola Departament d'Obstetricia i Ginecologia, Institut Universitari Dexeus, Càtedra d'Investigació en Ginecologia, Barcelona, Spain
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Pere Nolsac Barri Departament d'Obstetricia i Ginecologia, Institut Universitari Dexeus, Càtedra d'Investigació en Ginecologia, Barcelona, Spain
Pages 373-376 | Received 14 Mar 2007, Accepted 19 Mar 2007, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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