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Research Article

Failed individual and sequential instrumental vaginal delivery: contributing risk factors and maternal-neonatal complications

Hanan Al-Kadri Obstetrics and Gynecology
,
Yasser Sabr Obstetrics and Gynecology
,
Saif Al-Saif Obstetrics and Gynecology
,
Bdair Abulaimoun Obstetrics and Gynecology
,
Hassan Ba'Aqeel Obstetrics and Gynecology
&
Ahmed Saleh Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pages 642-648 | Published online: 07 Aug 2009

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