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. 1974 Dec;11(4):374–377. doi: 10.1136/jmg.11.4.374

Risk tables for genetic counselling in some common congenital malformations

Catherine Bonaiti-Pellié 1,*, Charles Smith 1
PMCID: PMC1013208  PMID: 4613831

Abstract

Tables of estimated recurrence risks for some 180 specific family histories are presented for three common congenital malformations. It is hoped that the tables will provide standards and be useful in genetic counselling.

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