Preimplantation genetic diagnosis: the German situation.
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis makes it possible to detect some genetic disorders in embryos in vitro before they are transferred to the uterus. Using this technique, there is an opportunity for couples who have an increased risk of transmitting severe genetic disorders to their offspring to reduce this risk by >95%. By doing PGD, abortions at a later stage can be avoided.
Ludwig
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Dept of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Clinic, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538 Lübeck, Germany. Ludwig_M@t-online.de
Diedrich
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Schwinger
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D004992:Ethics, Medical; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000175:diagnosis; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D019836:Preimplantation Diagnosis