J Gynecol Oncol.  2010 Mar;21(1):66-66. 10.3802/jgo.2010.21.1.66.

In reply: A large-scale study on the role of ovarian symptom index is necessary

• Kim K
• Kim MK
• Kim JW

• KMID: 2173521
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3802/jgo.2010.21.1.66

Abstract

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