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Obstetrics

Induction of labour: Determinants and implications of failure to keep an initial appointment in a developing country

A. B. AndeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin-City, Edo state Nigeria
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M. C. EzeanochieDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin-City, Edo state Nigeria
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B. N. OlagbujiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin-City, Edo state NigeriaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 367-369 | Published online: 12 May 2010

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