Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 241-244 , August 2007

Topical Estrogen Therapy in Labial Adhesions in Children: Therapeutic or Prophylactic?

  • Tutku Soyer, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Tutku Soyer, MD, Ankara Güven Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, İkizdere sk 21/8 GOP Ankara Turkey

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PII: S1083-3188(06)00281-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2006.09.015

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 241-244 , August 2007

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