Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 53-55 , February 2009

Labial Reduction in Adolescent Population—A Case Series Study

  • P.K. Jothilakshmi, MRCOG

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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  • N.R. Salvi, MRCOG

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: N. R. Selvi
    • ,
  • B.E. Hayden, MRCOG

      Affiliations

    • Fairfield General Hospital, Bury BL9 7TD, UK
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  • B. Bose-Haider, MRCP

      Affiliations

    • Fairfield General Hospital, Bury BL9 7TD, UK

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2008.03.008

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 53-55 , February 2009

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