journal article·2024-08-07Open access

Invasive Prenatal Diagnostics: A Cornerstone of Perinatal Management

Aleksy Świetlicki, Paweł Gutaj, Rafał Iciek, Karina Awdi, Aleksandra Paluszkiewicz-Kwarcińska, Ewa Wender-Ożegowska

Applied Sciences· Volume 14· Issue 16

Abstract

Since the 1950s, invasive prenatal diagnostics have played an integral role in perinatal management. However, its significance extends beyond detecting genetic abnormalities. This paper comprehensively reviews the indications for amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling. Additionally, it examines various methods of genomic, infectious, and biochemical analysis, with a particular emphasis on the achievements of the last decade.
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OpenAlex topics: Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics · Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery · Parvovirus B19 Infection Studies

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Department of Reproduction, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-712 Poznań, Poland

Student’s Scientific Society, Department of Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-712 Poznań, Poland

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