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References
- ↑ Vimee, Bindra (2011). Practical Manual of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Residents and Fellows. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd. p. 133. ISBN 9789350252284.
- ↑ "2. Principle of Surgery". Uterus - displacements : a colour atlas of cervicopexy (Purandare's). Nagrath, Arun., Malhotra, Narendra. New Delhi. 2012. p. 4. ISBN 9789350259757. OCLC 870339882.
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