| Fetomaternal hemorrhage after midtrimester genetic amniocentesis at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. | |
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PMID: 10659542 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Midtrimester genetic amniocentesis has become an accepted part of modern obstetric care. Although its accuracy is well established, the risk of fetomaternal hemorrhage remains controversial. This prospective study was conducted to determine how effective continuous ultrasound guided amniocentesis is in preventing fetomaternal hemorrhage. The authors investigated 30 patients undergoing midtrimester genetic amniocentesis at our institution. Amniocentesis was performed under continuous real-time ultrasound guidance using a 21-gauge, 3.5-inch long spinal needle. Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels were determined before, at 5 minutes and at 1 hour after amniocentesis. There were no significant changes in maternal serum AFP levels either at 5 minutes or at 1 hour after amniocentesis. Midtrimester genetic amniocentesis performed by a trained and experienced operator under continuous ultrasound guidance does not significantly increase the risk of fetomaternal hemorrhage after the procedure. |
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Authors:
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Y Tannirandorn; O Romayanan |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet Volume: 82 ISSN: 0125-2208 ISO Abbreviation: J Med Assoc Thai Publication Date: 1999 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-02-18 Completed Date: 2000-02-18 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7507216 Medline TA: J Med Assoc Thai Country: THAILAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1089-93 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. |
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Adult Amniocentesis / adverse effects* Female Fetomaternal Transfusion / etiology* Humans Middle Aged Pregnancy Pregnancy Trimester, Second Prospective Studies alpha-Fetoproteins / analysis |
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0/alpha-Fetoproteins |
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