Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 44, Issue 4 , Pages 332-337 , December 2005

Twin Pregnancies Conceived by Assisted Reproductive Technology: Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes

Received 13 July 2005 ,Revised 13 July 2005 ,Accepted 14 July 2005.

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PII: S1028-4559(09)60166-2

doi: 10.1016/S1028-4559(09)60166-2

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 44, Issue 4 , Pages 332-337 , December 2005

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