American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 200, Issue 5 , Pages e43-e44 , May 2009

Correlation of glucose concentrations in maternal serum and amniotic fluid in high-risk pregnancies

Presented at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 56th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA, May 3-7, 2008.

  • Sara G. Rinala, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
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  • Vicki L. Dryfhout, MA

      Affiliations

    • E. Kenneth Hatton, MD, Institute for Research and Education, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprints: Vicki L. Dryfhout, MA, E. Kenneth Hatton, MD, Institute for Research and Education, 375 Dixmyth Ave., 11J, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 45220
    • ,
  • Donna S. Lambers, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH

Received 30 July 2008 ,Revised 6 October 2008 ,Accepted 13 October 2008.

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 Supported in full by the Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Education Research Fund.

PII: S0002-9378(08)02069-3

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.10.046

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 200, Issue 5 , Pages e43-e44 , May 2009

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