International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 228-232 , July 2008

Comparison of an equal-dose spinal anesthetic for cesarean section and for post partum tubal ligation

  • W.H.L. Teoh

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: Dr. Wendy H. L. Teoh, Department of Women’s Anesthesia, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, 100 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 229899. Tel.: +65 63941081; fax: +65 62912661.
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  • F. Ithnin
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  • A.T.H. Sia

,Accepted 1 October 2007.

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PII: S0959-289X(08)00044-7

doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2007.10.006

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 228-232 , July 2008

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