Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 261-262 , August 2007

Female Genital Cutting

  • Angela Nicoletti, MS, RNC, WHNP

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Ms. Angela Nicoletti Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis St., Boston, MA 02115

References 

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PII: S1083-3188(07)00168-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2007.03.098

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 261-262 , August 2007