Organization of amniocentesis for antenatal genetic diagnosis.
In spite of the rapid development of amniocentesis for genetic diagnosis, it is still only a small fraction of the mothers at risk who are having the procedure performed. The medical and public health problems associated with genetic amniocentesis are discussed on the basis of the experience gathered in a major medical center.
D000328:Adult; D000649:Amniocentesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D000757:Anencephaly / Q000175:diagnosis; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations / Q000175:diagnosis*; D025063:Chromosome Disorders; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008423:Maternal Age; D008661:Metabolism, Inborn Errors / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012732:Sex Determination Analysis; D016136:Spina Bifida Occulta / Q000175:diagnosis