European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 149, Issue 1 , Pages 117-118 , March 2010

Massive ascites, pleural effusion, and diaphragmatic implants in a patient with endometriosis

Received 26 May 2009

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PII: S0301-2115(09)00633-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2009.10.017

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 149, Issue 1 , Pages 117-118 , March 2010

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