"Amniocentesis" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Percutaneous transabdominal puncture of the uterus during pregnancy to obtain amniotic fluid. It is commonly used for fetal karyotype determination in order to diagnose abnormal fetal conditions.
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D000649
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E01.370.225.500.384.050 E01.370.225.998.329.309 E01.370.378.630.050 E04.665.600.309 E05.200.500.384.050 E05.200.998.329.309 E05.242.384.050
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1994 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Amniocentesis" by people in Profiles.
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Faldini C, Fenga D, Sanzarello I, Nanni M, Traina F, Rosa MAA. Prenatal Diagnosis of Clubfoot: A Review of Current Available Methodology. Folia Med (Plovdiv). 2017 Sep 01; 59(3):247-253.
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Al-Ibraheemi Z, Rosenn B, Porat N, Taylor D, Kalberer M, Nelson Z. Changing Face of Invasive Diagnostic Testing in the Era of Cell-Free DNA. Am J Perinatol. 2017 09; 34(11):1142-1147.
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Franasiak JM, Yao X, Ashkinadze E, Rosen T, Scott RT. Discordant embryonic aneuploidy testing and prenatal ultrasonography prompting androgen insensitivity syndrome diagnosis. Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Feb; 125(2):383-386.
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Bornstein E, Lenchner E, Donnenfeld A, Jodicke C, Keeler SM, Kapp S, Divon MY. Complete trisomy 21 vs translocation Down syndrome: a comparison of modes of ascertainment. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Oct; 203(4):391.e1-5.
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Zhang P, Baxter J, Vinod K, Tulenko TN, Di Muzio PJ. Endothelial differentiation of amniotic fluid-derived stem cells: synergism of biochemical and shear force stimuli. Stem Cells Dev. 2009 Nov; 18(9):1299-308.
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Bornstein E, Lenchner E, Donnenfeld A, Kapp S, Keeler SM, Divon MY. Comparison of modes of ascertainment for mosaic vs complete trisomy 21. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Apr; 200(4):440.e1-5.
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Bornstein E, Lenchner E, Donnenfeld A, Barnhard Y, Seubert D, Divon MY. Advanced maternal age as a sole indication for genetic amniocentesis; risk-benefit analysis based on a large database reflecting the current common practice. J Perinat Med. 2009; 37(2):99-102.
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Berghella V, Prasertcharoensuk W, Cotter A, Rasanen J, Mittal S, Chaithongwongwatthana S, Gomez R, Kearney E, Tolosa JE, Pereira L. Does indomethacin prevent preterm birth in women with cervical dilatation in the second trimester? Am J Perinatol. 2009 Jan; 26(1):13-9.
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Airoldi J, Pereira L, Cotter A, Gomez R, Berghella V, Prasertcharoensuk W, Rasanen J, Chaithongwongwatthana S, Mittal S, Kearney E, Tolosa JE. Amniocentesis prior to physical exam-indicated cerclage in women with midtrimester cervical dilation: results from the expectant management compared to Physical Exam-indicated Cerclage international cohort study. Am J Perinatol. 2009 Jan; 26(1):63-8.
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Bornstein E, Barnhard Y, Donnenfeld AE, Ferber A, Divon MY. The risk of a major trisomy in fetuses with pyelectasis: the impact of an abnormal maternal serum screen or additional sonographic markers. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 May; 196(5):e24-6.