American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 200, Issue 2 , Pages 123-129 , February 2009

Umbilical cord occlusion for selective feticide in complicated monochorionic twins: a systematic review of literature

  • A. Cristina Rossi, MD

      Affiliations

    • IV Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
    • Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “San Paolo” Hospital, Bari, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprints: A. Cristina Rossi, MD, Via Celentano, 42, 70121 Bari, Italy
    • ,
  • Vincenzo D'Addario, MD

      Affiliations

    • IV Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy

Received 27 June 2008 ,Revised 9 August 2008 ,Accepted 19 August 2008.

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PII: S0002-9378(08)00968-X

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.08.039

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 200, Issue 2 , Pages 123-129 , February 2009

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