European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages 154-157 , December 2007

Small uterine septum is an important risk variable for preterm birth

Received 21 July 2006 ,Revised 17 November 2006 ,Accepted 1 December 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2006.12.001

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages 154-157 , December 2007

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