ECR 2011 / C-0927
Does fetal gender affect nuchal skin-fold thickness?
Keywords:
Obstetrics (Pregnancy / birth / postnatal period), Foetal imaging, Ultrasound, Screening
Authors:
E. Ozkavukcu, N. Haliloglu; Ankara/TR
DOI:
10.1594/ecr2011/C-0927
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