A Comparative Study of Magnesium Sulphate Versus Phenytoin Sodium in Prophylaxis & Control of Eclamptic Seizures
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Vol. 13 No. 3, July September 2011 www.jkscience.org 115 From the Department of Obstetrics &Gynecology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College& Hospital, Sitapura, Jaipur, India Correspondence to : Dr Sunila Khendelwal, Medical Superintendent, Prof. & Head Dept of Obs &Gyne, MGM College& Hospital, Sitapura. A Comparative Study of Magnesium Sulphate Versus Phenytoin Sodium in Prophylaxis & Control of Eclamptic Seizures
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