European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages 183-187 , December 2007

Sildenafil reduces postoperative adhesion formation in a rat uterine horn model

Received 14 March 2006 ,Revised 30 May 2006 ,Accepted 1 August 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2006.08.003

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages 183-187 , December 2007

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