International Journal of Gynecology & Clinical Practices Volume 4 (2017), Article ID 4:IJGCP-134, 3 pages
http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2394-4986/2017/134
http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2394-4986/2017/134
Commentary
Characteristics of the Prevention and Treatment of Gynecological Cancer in Japan
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