The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 361-364 , May 2010

Findings in Patients with Postmenstrual Spotting with Prior Cesarean Section

Received 9 December 2009 ,Accepted 24 February 2010.

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PII: S1553-4650(10)00083-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2010.02.007

The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 361-364 , May 2010

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