A pathogenic hypothesis of malformation caused by amniocentesis.
Experientia, 1979/1/15;35(1):27-8.
Garzetti GG, Bellati U, Serri FG, Pettorossi VE, Mancinelli R
PMID: 421789
Abstract
The role of amniocentesis in producing fetal malformations has been investigated in the rat. Relevant uterine contractions were observed after amniocentesis. The pathogenetic mechanism of fetal malformations is discussed on the basis of the present results.
MeSH terms
Amniocentesis; Amnion; Animals; Congenital Abnormalities; Female; Hydrostatic Pressure; Pregnancy; Rats; Uterus
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