Chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The advantages and disadvantages of common invasive methods for prenatal diagnosis are presented in light of new investigations. RECENT FINDINGS: Several aspects of first-trimester chorionic villus sampling and mid-trimester amniocentesis remain controversial, especially fetal loss rate, feto-maternal complications, and the extension of both sampling methods to less traditional gestational ages...

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