Are Abnormal Yolk Sac Characteristics Important Factors in Abortion Rates? Sanam Moradan, M.D.*, Mohammad Forouzeshfar, M.D. 'HSDUWPHQWRI2EVWHWULFVDQG*\QHFRORJ\$PLU8QLYHUVLW\+RVSLWDO6HPQDQ8QLYHUVLW\RI0HGLFDO6FLHQFHV6HPQDQ,UDQ
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