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Isthmocele

A retrospective case–control study comparing hysteroscopic resection versus hormonal modulation in treating menstrual disorders due to isthmocele

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Pages 434-438 | Received 20 Feb 2010, Accepted 19 May 2010, Published online: 04 Jan 2011

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