International Journal of Gynecology & Clinical Practices Volume 4 (2017), Article ID 4:IJGCP-126, 4 pages
http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2394-4986/2017/126
http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2394-4986/2017/126
Original Article
A New Technique for Minimizing Cervical Trauma and Enhancing Surgical Performance in Gynecological Procedures Requiring Cervical Dilatation
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