title: Fetal tissue biopsy: techniques and indications.
abstract: A considerable variety of invasive intrauterine procedures has been developed in the last 15 years. This article describes techniques for obtaining fetal blood, skin, liver, tumour specimens and chorionic villi, and discusses their indications and risks.
authors.affiliation: Harris Birthright Research Centre for Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King's College Hospital Medical School, London, UK.
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Rodeck
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Nicolaides
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D012307:Risk Factors