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The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care Volume 15, 2010 - Issue 5
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Case Report

Abortion failure after illegal use of misoprostol – A case report

Abdulrahim A. Rouzi Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 376-378 | Published online: 24 Sep 2010

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