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Original Article

Introducing routine trial of labour after caesarean section in a second level hospital setting

Arrigo FruscalzoObstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, Ospedale Civile “San Valentino”, Montebelluna, Italy
,
Maria Grazia SalmeriObstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, Ospedale Civile “San Valentino”, Montebelluna, Italy
,
Alberto CendronManagerial Control Office, Asolo, Italy
,
Ambrogio Pietro LonderoClinic of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Udine, Udine, Italy
&
Giuliano ZanniObstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, Ospedale Civile “San Valentino”, Montebelluna, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 1442-1446 | Received 28 Oct 2010, Accepted 27 Oct 2011, Published online: 13 Dec 2011

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