Indications and complications of amniocentesis

In a total of 289 cases, amniocentesis was successfully carried out in 98% of the patients. Both abdominal and vaginal routes proved to be easy and safe. The procedure is useful to monitor foetal condition in utero. Minor side effects as sangenous taps or maternal syncope were rate but serious complications as intra-uterine, injection and premature labour were not encountered in this group