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The Current Status of Amniocentesis in Obstetrics

T A Doran
PMCID: PMC2379705  PMID: 21301558

Abstract

Amniocentesis can now be used for in utero diagnosis of several conditions. This article summarizes its current uses and outlines indications for the procedure.

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