J Korean Med Assoc.  2005 May;48(5):489-500. 10.5124/jkma.2005.48.5.489.

Is VBAC(Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) Really Safe?

• Park JS

• KMID: 2183555
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2005.48.5.489

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Parturition*

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