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Amniocentesis in prenatal diagnosis A controlled series of 78 cases
Author(s) -
MunkAndersen Ebbe,
Weber Jan,
Mikkelsen Margareta
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
clinical genetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.543
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1399-0004
pISSN - 0009-9163
DOI - 10.1111/j.1399-0004.1977.tb01272.x
Subject(s) - amniocentesis , medicine , obstetrics , pregnancy , apgar score , second trimester , population , prenatal diagnosis , fetus , gynecology , biology , genetics , environmental health
The outcome of 78 pregnancies, monitored by second trimester amniocentesis for prevention of genetic disease, and the outcome of an equal number of matched controls are reported. The controls were selected from the same obstetrical department, among the same population, and were matched for age, number of previous children, abortions and stillbirths. No significant difference was found in Apgar score, birth‐weight and length, duration of pregnancy, placenta condition or malformation.