Iatrogenic mechanical ileus due to over-distended uterus.
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چکیده
The combination of an over-distended uterus caused by a multiple-fetus pregnancy with therapeutic bed-rest may cause mechanical ileus. Iatrogenic triggering of a pathological consequence of events is presented in purpose to highlight the simplicity of its prevention.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
دوره 25 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1988