American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 199, Issue 3 , Pages 224-231 , September 2008

Maternal morbidity following a trial of labor after cesarean section vs elective repeat cesarean delivery: a systematic review with metaanalysis

Received 1 February 2008 ,Revised 2 April 2008 ,Accepted 12 April 2008.

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PII: S0002-9378(08)00421-3

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.04.025

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 199, Issue 3 , Pages 224-231 , September 2008

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