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The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine Volume 25, 2012 - Issue 5
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Original Article

Pregnancy outcome in a Spanish population of women beyond age 40 delivered above 32 weeks’ gestation

M. J. CantoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital General of Granollers, International University of Catalunya, Granollers, Barcelona, SpainCorrespondence[email protected]
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A. ReusDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital General of Granollers, International University of Catalunya, Granollers, Barcelona, Spain
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S. CortésDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital General of Granollers, International University of Catalunya, Granollers, Barcelona, Spain
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F. OjedaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital General of Granollers, International University of Catalunya, Granollers, Barcelona, Spain
Pages 461-466 | Received 29 Apr 2010, Accepted 09 Sep 2011, Published online: 27 Feb 2012

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