Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 44, Issue 4 , Pages 318-326 , December 2005

Late Abortion: A Comprehensive Review

  • Sheng Chiang

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: Dr. Sheng Chiang, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, 92, Section 2, Chung-Shan North Road, Taipei 10449, Taiwan

Received 21 October 2005 ,Revised 21 October 2005 ,Accepted 21 October 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/S1028-4559(09)60164-9

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 44, Issue 4 , Pages 318-326 , December 2005

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