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Hysterectomy for benign gynecologic disorders

When and why?

Pier Giorgio Crosignani Dr Crosignani is professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Aimi is a resident in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Vercellini is assistant professor, and Dr Meschia is a clinical associate, the Luigi Mangialli Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Milan, Italy.
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Giorgio Aimi Dr Crosignani is professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Aimi is a resident in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Vercellini is assistant professor, and Dr Meschia is a clinical associate, the Luigi Mangialli Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Milan, Italy.
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Paolo Vercellini Dr Crosignani is professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Aimi is a resident in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Vercellini is assistant professor, and Dr Meschia is a clinical associate, the Luigi Mangialli Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Milan, Italy.Correspondence[email protected]
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Michele Meschia Dr Crosignani is professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Aimi is a resident in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Vercellini is assistant professor, and Dr Meschia is a clinical associate, the Luigi Mangialli Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Milan, Italy.
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