American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 200, Issue 6 , Pages 668-671 , June 2009

The tragedy of obstetric fistula and strategies for prevention

Presented at the 75th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, Victoria, BC, Canada, Oct. 15-19, 2008.

  • Jerry M. Shefren, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprints: Jerry Shefren, MD, 30 Valencia Court, Portola Valley, CA 94028

Received 28 February 2009 ,Accepted 6 March 2009.

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PII: S0002-9378(09)00263-4

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.03.008

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 200, Issue 6 , Pages 668-671 , June 2009

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