Genetic amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
With the expanding list of prenatally detectable disorders, increasing numbers of patients are presented with the option of invasive prenatal diagnosis. Care providers need to address questions regarding the safety and accuracy of these procedures, as well as the indication. This article reviews these issues for genetic amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.
Schemmer
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Johnson
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D000649:Amniocentesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015193:Chorionic Villi Sampling / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012307:Risk Factors