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Three-dimensional Evaluation of the Placenta: Review of the Literature

Aris Antsaklis, Stavros Natsis

Keywords : Three-dimensional ultrasound,Three dimension,Placental volume

Citation Information : Antsaklis A, Natsis S. Three-dimensional Evaluation of the Placenta: Review of the Literature. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013; 7 (1):73-79.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1272

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2013

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2013; The Author(s).


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Natsis S, Antsaklis P, Antsaklis A, Kurjak A. Three-dimensional Evaluation of the Placenta: Review of the Literature. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013;7(1):73-79.


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