Comparison of early vs late epidural analgesia in induced labor for multiparous patients with premature rupture of membranes
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Koray Özbay
0000-0002-1640-3176
Türkiye
Deniz Turan
*
0000-0002-2215-0531
Türkiye
Elif Malçok
0000-0002-8781-1054
Türkiye
Publication Date
December 27, 2025
Submission Date
October 14, 2025
Acceptance Date
October 30, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 6






