A review of 2,003 consecutive amniocenteses performed under ultrasonic control in late pregnancy.
A review of 2003 consecutive amniocenteses performed in late pregnancy under ultrasonic control is presented. No perinatal mortality was encountered. On this evidence the method described is suggested to be the safest available for obtaining liquor in late pregnancy.
D000649:Amniocentesis / Q000379:methods*; D000888:Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011247:Pregnancy; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System; D014463:Ultrasonography
D000888:Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic; D007136:Immunoglobulins; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System