American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 198, Issue 4 , Page e4 , April 2008

Fetal injury associated with routine vacuum use during cesarean delivery

Received 16 October 2007 ,Revised 29 November 2007 ,Accepted 19 December 2007.

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PII: S0002-9378(07)02289-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.12.009

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 198, Issue 4 , Page e4 , April 2008

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