| Literature DB >> 2419892 |
F G Mariona, R Bhatia, F N Syner, F Koppitch.
Abstract
Second trimester amniocentesis has traditionally been utilized for prenatal genetic diagnosis. Chorionic villi sampling (CVS) is presently offered as an alternative. The occurrence of fetomaternal bleed (FMB) during CVS could increase the rate of post sampling abortion and, additionally, be of significance in patients at risk for isoimmunization. Detection and quantitation of FMB can be accomplished by the determination of changes in maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) before and after CVS.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 2419892 DOI: 10.1002/pd.1970060110
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Prenat Diagn ISSN: 0197-3851 Impact factor: 3.050