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Postpartum Ultrasound

Ajlana Mulic-Lutvica

Keywords : Normal puerperium,Ultrasound,Uterus,Uterine cavity,Doppler,Uterine artery,3D postpartum,VOCAL,Pathological puerperium

Citation Information : Mulic-Lutvica A. Postpartum Ultrasound. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012; 6 (1):76-92.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1228

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2012

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


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Mulic-Lutvica A. Postpartum Ultrasound. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012; 6(1):76-92.


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