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Research Article

Ruptured uterus in a Nigerian community: a study of sociodemographic and obstetric risk factors

Peter N. Ebeigbe From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria
,
Ehigha Enabudoso From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria
&
Adedapo B. A. Ande From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria
Pages 1172-1174 | Published online: 03 Aug 2009

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