title: The current scope of antenatal diagnosis.
abstract: Progress in medical technology has made possible the antenatal identification of fetuses at risk for chromosomal, biochemical, or multifactorial genetic defects. Amniocentesis and adjunctive procedures are beginning to be used as a basis for prenatal treatment. Experience has shown that more than 95% of couples at risk can be reassured that they will not produce a defective offspring.
mesh_terms: D000649:Amniocentesis; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005332:Fetoscopy; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D007621:Karyotyping; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis