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The Use of Second-Trimester Genetic Sonogram in Guiding Clinical Management of Patients at Increased Risk for Fetal Trisomy 21
1 Jun 1996
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OBJECTIVE: To test the efficacy of ultrasound in detecting fetuses with trisomy 21. METHODS: From November 1, 1992, to December 31, 1995, a second-trimester genetic sonogram was offered to all women with singleton fetuses at increased risk (at least 1:274) for trisomy 21, who had either declined genetic amniocentesis or chose to have a sonogram before deciding whether to undergo an amniocentesis. In addition to...
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