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Uterine abscess after ultrasound-guided ovum retrieval in an in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer program: Case report and review of the literature

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Humana Hospital—Michael Reese, University of Illinois College of Medicine, 2929 South Ellis Avenue, 60616, Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Bert Scoccia & Iacob Marcovici

  2. Department of Diagnostic Radiology Humana Hospital—Michael Reese, University of Illinois College of Medicine, 60616, Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Thomas Brandt

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Scoccia, B., Marcovici, I. & Brandt, T. Uterine abscess after ultrasound-guided ovum retrieval in an in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer program: Case report and review of the literature. J Assist Reprod Genet 9, 285–289 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01203831

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