title: Prenatal genetic diagnosis in a triplet gestation.
abstract: The increasing incidence of multiple gestations and the need for genetic diagnosis often pose a question as to the safety of amniocentesis in these cases. Under careful sonographic control and using indigo carmine as a marker, a technique for amniocentesis in a triplet gestation is presented.
mesh_terms: D000649:Amniocentesis / Q000379:methods*; D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000166:cytology; D002871:Chromosome Banding; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007621:Karyotyping; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D014310:Triplets; D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins