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Research Article

Effects of epidural analgesia during labor on pelvic floor function after vaginal delivery

Andrea Sartore Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Trieste, and the
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Roberto Pregazzi Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Trieste, and the
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Paolo Bortoli Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Trieste, and the
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Eva Grimaldi Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Trieste, and the
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Giuseppe Ricci Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Trieste, and the
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Secondo Guaschino Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Trieste, and the
Pages 143-146 | Published online: 24 Nov 2010

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