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The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine Volume 25, 2012 - Issue 12
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Original Article

Effect of antenatal tocolysis on neonatal outcomes

Chad K. KlauserDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City, NY, USA
,
Christian M. BrieryRegional Perinatal Group, Shreveport, LA, USA
,
Sharon D. KeiserUniversity Medical Group, Ob/Gyn, Greenville, SC, USA
,
Rick W. MartinUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center (OB/GYN and Pediatrics), Jackson, MS, USA
,
Mary A. KosekUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center (OB/GYN and Pediatrics), Jackson, MS, USA
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John C. MorrisonUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center (OB/GYN and Pediatrics), Jackson, MS, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 2778-2781 | Received 26 Apr 2012, Accepted 18 Jul 2012, Published online: 20 Aug 2012

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