Prenatal diagnosis of congenital anomalies. What can and should be done?
Prenatal diagnosis of congenital anomalies provides an opportunity to prepare and counsel parents. It can lead to pregnancy termination; to a change in timing, mode, or location of delivery; or, in some cases, to prenatal intervention. Families with an affected fetus are best managed by a cohesive medical team. This article outlines the principles used to manage these cases.
Langer
J C
JC
Washington University, St Louis.
D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis