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Obstetric outcome in women with epilepsy: a hospital-based, retrospective study
Article first published online: 11 MAY 2011
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.03004.x
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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 118, Issue 8, pages 956–965, July 2011
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How to Cite
Borthen, I., Eide, M., Daltveit, A. and Gilhus, N. (2011), Obstetric outcome in women with epilepsy: a hospital-based, retrospective study. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 118: 956–965. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.03004.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 10 JUN 2011
- Article first published online: 11 MAY 2011
- Accepted 16 March 2011. Published Online 11 May 2011.
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