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Prenatal diagnosis: Types and techniques.
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PMID:  22196141     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Up to 3% of UK pregnancies will be affected by congenital abnormality. Prenatal diagnosis allows the parents to make informed decisions about their pregnancy, healthcare professionals to optimise the antenatal care and families prepare for the birth of the baby. There are many techniques employed which range from the non-invasive ultrasonography to the highly invasive amniocentesis. This review explores the methods currently available in the UK as well as considering the newer minimally-invasive technologies available including cell-free fetal DNA and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis.
Authors:
S L Collins; L Impey
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Early human development     Volume:  88     ISSN:  1872-6232     ISO Abbreviation:  Early Hum. Dev.     Publication Date:  2012 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-12-26     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7708381     Medline TA:  Early Hum Dev     Country:  Ireland    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  3-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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