Fetal blood sampling during pregnancy: risks and diagnostic advantages.
A review is provided on the use of fetal blood sampling during pregnancy. Informations on the technique, its indications, risks and benefits are provided. In addition, the application of fetal blood sampling in cases of intrauterine growth retardation as well as some metabolic features of intrauterine life are discussed.
Pardi
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IBMS San Paolo, University of Milano, Italy.
Marconi
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Cetin
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Bellotti
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Buscaglia
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D001800:Blood Specimen Collection / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D005260:Female; D005312:Fetal Blood; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors