Revisiting blastocyst biopsy strategies in modern IVF practice: Lessons from Capalbo et al 2014 and 2016

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Authors’ contributions

Thinh Ngo Van conceptualized the study idea, conducted the literature review, drafted the manuscript, participated in detailed discussions, and revised the manuscript. Dung Le Thi Thuy, Nhung Dang Thi Huyen, and Trang Nguyen Ha contributed to the overall conceptualization, participated in detailed discussions, and critically reviewed and improved the manuscript.

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