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Ultrasound Markers of Implantation

Luis T Mercé, María J Barco

Keywords : Endometrial perfusion,3D power Doppler vascularity indices,Implantation potential,Markers of implantation,IVF/ embryo transfer

Citation Information : Mercé LT, Barco MJ. Ultrasound Markers of Implantation. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012; 6 (1):14-26.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1223

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2012

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2012; The Author(s).


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Mercé LT, Barco MJ, Kurjak A. Ultrasound Markers of Implantation. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012;6(1):14-26.


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