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Review

Pathology of the Placenta in Singletons after Assisted Reproductive Technology Compared to Singletons after Spontaneous Conception: A Systematic Review

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Pages 438-449 | Received 28 Sep 2022, Accepted 30 Nov 2022, Published online: 29 Dec 2022

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