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Use of External Abdominal Ice to Complete External Cephalic Version in Term Breech Pregnancy

Maj Paul F. Crawford
The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice July 2005, 18 (4) 312-313; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.18.4.312
Maj Paul F. Crawford
USAF, MC
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