International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 84, Issue 1 , Pages 79-81 , January 2004

Preferences for cesarean section or symphysiotomy for obstructed labor among Nigerian women

  • H.E Onah

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. P.O. Box 3709, General Post Office, Enugu 400001, Nigeria. Tel.: +234-42-256263; fax: +234-42-251978
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  • M.C Ugona

Received 21 March 2003 ,Revised 30 May 2003 ,Accepted 4 June 2003.

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PII: S0020-7292(03)00269-8

doi: 10.1016/S0020-7292(03)00269-8

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 84, Issue 1 , Pages 79-81 , January 2004

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