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Original Article

Does vaginal preparation with povidone–iodine prior to caesarean delivery reduce the risk of endometritis? A randomized controlled trial

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Pages 2316-2321 | Received 01 Feb 2012, Accepted 11 May 2012, Published online: 08 Jun 2012

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