International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 269-272 , October 2006

Cesarean delivery on maternal request: implications for anesthesia providers

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PII: S0959-289X(06)00113-0

doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2006.06.009

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 269-272 , October 2006

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