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Femoral neuropathy: a rare complication of retroperitoneal hematoma caused by cesarean section

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan

    Angel Chao & An-Shine Chao

  2. Department of Radiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan

    Chao-Jan Wang

  3. Department of Anesthesia, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan

    Anne Chao

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Chao, A., Chao, A., Wang, CJ. et al. Femoral neuropathy: a rare complication of retroperitoneal hematoma caused by cesarean section. Arch Gynecol Obstet 287, 609–611 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-012-2527-8

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