American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 192, Issue 2 , Pages 452-457 , February 2005

Severe fetal placental vascular lesions in term infants with neurologic impairment

Received 19 May 2004 ,Revised 22 June 2004 ,Accepted 19 July 2004.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2004.07.030

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 192, Issue 2 , Pages 452-457 , February 2005

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