International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 205-207 , July 2008

The more the merrier: should anesthesiologists be present for multiple births?

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2008.03.001

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 205-207 , July 2008

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