Analysis of McRoberts' Maneuver by X‐Ray Pelvimetry

@article{Gherman2000AnalysisOM,
  title={Analysis of McRoberts' Maneuver by X‐Ray Pelvimetry},
  author={Robert B Gherman and J Tramont and Patrick E. Muffley and Thomas Murphy Goodwin},
  journal={Obstetrics \& Gynecology},
  year={2000},
  volume={95},
  pages={43–47}
}
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