Open AccessTransabdominal Isthmic Amniocentesis in RH‐Immunization with Particular Reference to Complications
Author(s) -
Ekgren Josef,
Moe Narve
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016347409162168
Subject(s) - medicine , amniocentesis , obstetrics , retrospective cohort study , pregnancy , gynecology , fetus , prenatal diagnosis , surgery , genetics , biology
. A retrospective examination has been made of 530 transabdominal isthmic amniocenteses performed on 231 Rh‐immunized women in the period from 1969 to 1973. Technique and complications are described. This study indicates the advantage of a transisthmic approach which offers a minimum risk for the fetus and a greater success in carrying out the procedure.