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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Oral Misoprostol: A Safe and Effective Alternative in Comparison to Conventional Uterotonic Agents in the Active Management of Third Stage of Labor

Mahmud Ghazala, Tasnim Nasira, Fatima Saba

Citation Information : Ghazala M, Nasira T, Saba F. Oral Misoprostol: A Safe and Effective Alternative in Comparison to Conventional Uterotonic Agents in the Active Management of Third Stage of Labor. J South Asian Feder Obs Gynae 2009; 1 (3):19-23.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1004

Published Online: 01-12-2011

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2009; The Author(s).


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