| Fetal deglutition: a study of the anencephalic fetus. | |
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PMID: 400864 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The deglutition of amniotic fluid in utero by the anencephalic fetus is a controversial subject. We have studied 7 anencephalic pregnancies complicated by hydramnion in their third trimester of gestation. Fetographies revealed that 6 out of 7 anencephalic monsters showed signs of swallowing of the contrast material after only 3 h. The baby which was born dead could not swallow at all. The fact that the babies studied swallowed amniotic fluid shortly after injection of contrast media seems to confirm the opinion that fetal deglutition contributes only little to the mechanism of amniotic fluid volume regulation. |
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Authors:
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D Peleg; J A Goldman |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology Volume: 8 ISSN: 0301-2115 ISO Abbreviation: Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. Publication Date: 1978 Jun |
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Created Date: 1987-04-23 Completed Date: 1987-04-23 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375672 Medline TA: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol Country: NETHERLANDS |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 133-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adult Anencephaly / embryology*, physiopathology Deglutition* Female Fetus / physiology*, radiography Humans Infant, Newborn Polyhydramnios / physiopathology* Pregnancy Pregnancy Trimester, Third |
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