[The establishment of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) and the development of its derivative techniques].
On 25th July, 1978, a test-tube baby from the first use of IVF-ET was born, which opened a new chapter for the development of ART for human beings. Thereafter, some derivative techniques such as POST, GIFT, ICSI and PDG, etc., emerged in succession, which were a comprehensive supplement to IVF-ET, and further perfected ART. With the review of this technique and its derivative techniques, people can more comprehensively understand the techniques and provide experience and enlightenment for its more healthy development.
Shang
Xin-mei
XM
The teaching-research section of medical history of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150086, China.
Li
Zhi-ping
ZP
D004624:Embryo Transfer / Q000266:history; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000266:history; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000266:history*