European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 143, Issue 2 , Pages 98-102 , April 2009

Patient suitability for magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound surgery of uterine fibroids

Received 31 March 2008 ,Revised 1 September 2008 ,Accepted 28 December 2008.

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PII: S0301-2115(09)00006-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2008.12.011

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 143, Issue 2 , Pages 98-102 , April 2009

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