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Treating miscarriages: a randomised study of cost-effectiveness in medical or surgical choice
Article first published online: 7 APR 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2009.02161.x
© 2009 The Authors Journal compilation © RCOG 2009 BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Issue
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 116, Issue 7, pages 984–990, June 2009
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How to Cite
Niinimäki, M., Karinen, P., Hartikainen, A.-L. and Pouta, A. (2009), Treating miscarriages: a randomised study of cost-effectiveness in medical or surgical choice. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 116: 984–990. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2009.02161.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 11 MAY 2009
- Article first published online: 7 APR 2009
- Accepted 17 February 2009. Published Online 7 April 2009.
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