title: Amniocentesis: indications, technic, and complications.
abstract: Common indications for amniocentesis are to assess fetal maturity, to determine the prognosis of Rh isoimmunization, for genetic counseling, and occasionally to diagnose fetal distress or to localize the placenta. The percutaneous transabdominal technic is reviewed, and some of the common complications are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000649:Amniocentesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D001835:Body Weight; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations / Q000175:diagnosis; D025063:Chromosome Disorders; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000175:diagnosis; D005333:Fetus / Q000502:physiology; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D008661:Metabolism, Inborn Errors / Q000175:diagnosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D011859:Radiography; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System
chemical_list: D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System