Karyotyping of at risk fetuses by cordocentesis in advanced gestation.
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-26009
ABSTRACT
Fetal blood obtained by cordocentesis was cultured to obtain rapid karyotypes of fetuses at risk during the late second trimester. Ninety nine fetal blood samples were studied for chromosomal abnormalities. The commonest indications for the procedure were abnormalities detected on ultrasonography (47.7%), and previous child with Down syndrome. Analysis of the 67 successful cultures showed four (5.9%) karyotypic abnormalities. The technique proved helpful in the obstetrical management of at risk fetuses.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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Gestational Age
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Maternal Age
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Cordocentesis
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Pregnancy, High-Risk
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Adult
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Embryonic and Fetal Development
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Karyotyping
Type of study:
Etiology study
Language:
English
Year:
1996
Type:
Article
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