International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 93, Issue 1 , Pages 13-17 , April 2006

Efficacy and safety of cordocentesis for prenatal diagnosis

Received 2 November 2005 ,Revised 21 December 2005 ,Accepted 3 January 2006.

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PII: S0020-7292(06)00013-0

doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2006.01.005

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 93, Issue 1 , Pages 13-17 , April 2006

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