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. 2016 Nov;138(Suppl 1):S42-S44.
doi: 10.1542/peds.2015-4268G.

The Diethylstilbestrol Legacy: A Powerful Case Against Intervention in Uncomplicated Pregnancy

Rebecca Troisi  1 , Elizabeth E Hatch  2 , Linda Titus  3
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The Diethylstilbestrol Legacy: A Powerful Case Against Intervention in Uncomplicated Pregnancy

Rebecca Troisi et al. Pediatrics. 2016 Nov.
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