Carbon dioxide laser surgery for abnormal cervical cell changes

References

Citations

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Author: Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPHLast Updated: January 12, 2007
Medical Review: Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Barbara S. Apgar, MD, MS - Family Medicine, Women's Health
Ross Berkowitz, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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