International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 86, Issue 1 , Pages 27-28 , July 2004

Erythromycin treatment in idiopathic preterm labor

  • A Gurbuz

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Selamicesme, Bagdat Cad. Fahriye Apt. No: 179/2, Kat: 2 Daire: 7, 81030 Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey. Tel.: +90-216-385-2317; fax: +90-216-363-9191
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  • A Karateke
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  • C Kabaca

Received 8 October 2003 ,Revised 13 November 2003 ,Accepted 13 November 2003.

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PII: S0020-7292(03)00516-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2003.11.012

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 86, Issue 1 , Pages 27-28 , July 2004