International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 301-303 , October 2006

Women need to be told ALL the risks before regional techniques are performed

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PII: S0959-289X(06)00115-4

doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2006.07.001

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 301-303 , October 2006

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