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Genetic amniocentesis in multiple pregnancy
Author(s) -
Wolf Deborah A.,
Scheible F. William,
Young Philip E.,
Matson Melinda R.
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
journal of clinical ultrasound
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.272
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1097-0096
pISSN - 0091-2751
DOI - 10.1002/jcu.1870070310
Subject(s) - amniocentesis , medicine , obstetrics , pregnancy , gynecology , prenatal diagnosis , fetus , genetics , biology
Eleven cases of twin pregnancy presenting for genetic diagnosis in the second trimester are reported. In all 11 cases, a correct chromosomal diagnosis was made on each of the twins. The technique used required only ultrasound and Evan's blue dye for direction of the amniocentesis. Amniography was not performed. The technique used is described in detail, and its advantages over more standard techniques are described.