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In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer

Patient selection for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer (ET)

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The Editors wish to extend their special thanks to Adelheid Dietz-Helmers, CH-6932 Breganzona, for coordinating this review

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Campagnoli, C., Di Gregorio, A., Arisio, R. et al. In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Experientia 41, 1491–1494 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01964780

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