European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 96, Issue 2 , Pages 168-172 , June 2001

Expectant management of severe pre-eclampsia in the mid-trimester

Received 6 December 1999 ,Revised 11 May 2000 ,Accepted 12 June 2000.

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European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 96, Issue 2 , Pages 168-172 , June 2001