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Original Article

Use of a force measuring instrument during cervical dilatation

J. Fisher West of Scotland Health Boards, Department of Clinical Physics and Bio-Engineering, 11 West Graham Street, Glasgow, G4 9LF
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G. S. Anthony University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Maternity Hospital, Rottenrow, Glasgow, G4 ON A
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T. J. McManus University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Maternity Hospital, Rottenrow, Glasgow, G4 ON A
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J. R.T. Coutts University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Maternity Hospital, Rottenrow, Glasgow, G4 ON A
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A. A. Calder University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Maternity Hospital, Rottenrow, Glasgow, G4 ON A
Pages 194-195 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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