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Safety and efficacy of using the LigaSure vessel sealing system for securing the pedicles in vaginal hysterectomy: randomised controlled trial
Article first published online: 14 DEC 2004
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2004.00325.x
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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 112, Issue 3, pages 329–333, March 2005
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Hefni, M.A., Bhaumik, J., El-Toukhy, T., Kho, P., Wong, I., Abdel-Razik, T. and Davies, A.E. (2005), Safety and efficacy of using the LigaSure vessel sealing system for securing the pedicles in vaginal hysterectomy: randomised controlled trial. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 112: 329–333. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2004.00325.x
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- Issue published online: 12 JAN 2005
- Article first published online: 14 DEC 2004
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