International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 1-2 , January 2008

Obesity in the parturient: an increasing burden

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2007.10.001

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 1-2 , January 2008

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