Genetic amniocentesis after multifetal pregnancy reduction.
- Author:
Kwang Koog KIM
1
;
Ji Hyeun PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Pocheon CHA University, seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Multifetal pregnancy reduction;
Amniocentesis;
Pregnancy loss
- MeSH:
Amniocentesis*;
Causality;
Female;
Humans;
Membranes;
Pregnancy;
Pregnancy Reduction, Multifetal*;
Rupture, Spontaneous
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2002;45(11):1946-1950
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: This study is directed to evaluate the pregnancy loss rate resulting from genetic amniocentesis after multifetal pregnancy reduction. METHODS: From March 1998 to April 1999, total 145 patients with multifetal pregnancy were included in this study. Pregnancy loss in a study population of 44 patients who underwent genetic amniocentesis after multifetal pregnancy reduction were compared with a control group of 99 patients who did not have genetic amniocentesis after multifetal pregnancy reduction. RESULTS: The pregnancy loss rate in patients who underwent genetic amniocentesis after multifetal pregnancy reduction was 2.2% (1/44) compared with 4% (4/99) in the controls (P>.05). In the study group, one woman lost her pregnancy at 19 weeks' gestation, 3 weeks after the genetic amniocentesis, and the predisposing factor was spontaneous rupture of membranes. CONCLUSION: Genetic amniocentesis following multifetal pregnancy reduction does not increase the risk of pregnancy loss.
