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Fetal gender and pregnancy outcomes in Libya: a retrospective study

Mounir M. KhalilAl-Jalaa Maternity HospitalTripoliLibyaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Esgair AlzahraAl-Jalaa Maternity HospitalTripoliLibya
Article: 20008 | Received 31 Oct 2012, Accepted 13 Dec 2012, Published online: 08 Jan 2013

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