Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 45, Issue 3 , Pages 225-229 , September 2006

Pilot Study of Labor Induction with Titrated oral Misoprostol

  • Shi-Yann Cheng

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: Dr Shi-Yann Cheng, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China Medical University Peikang Hospital, 123, Shin Der Road, Peikang, Yun Lin 651, Taiwan
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  • Tai-Chang Chen

,Accepted 24 May 2006.

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PII: S1028-4559(09)60229-1

doi: 10.1016/S1028-4559(09)60229-1

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume 45, Issue 3 , Pages 225-229 , September 2006

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