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The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine Volume 15, 2004 - Issue 4
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Original Article

Serial assessment of amniotic fluid index in uncomplicated term pregnancies: prognostic value of amniotic fluid reduction

A Locatelli Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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A Zagarella Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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L Toso Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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F Assi Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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A Ghidini Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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A Biffi Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
Pages 233-236 | Received 13 May 2003, Accepted 04 Nov 2003, Published online: 24 May 2010

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