Table 2.
Amniocentesis related complication rates.
| Variable | Single insertion (N = 73) | Double insertion (N = 139) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complications within 4 weeks after Amniocentesis | |||
| Late abortion | 0/65 (0) | 1/125 (0.8) | 0.470 |
| Chorioamnionitis | 0/62 (0) | 1/118 (0.8) | 0.655 |
| PPROM | 3/62 (4.8) | 6/122 (4.9) | 0.981 |
| Hospitalization | 6/62 (9.7) | 16/118 (13.6) | 0.655 |
| Composite complications outcome* | 9/73 (13.7) | 24/139 (16.5) | 0.587 |
For all variables, categorical data are presented as n/N (%).
PPROM, preterm premature rupture of membranes.
*
Composite includes any of the following within 4 weeks of amniocentesis: Late abortion, chorioamnionitis, pre-term premature rupture of membranes, or hospitalization.