Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy · 2009 · 278 citations · 0 references
MedicineMaternal HealthObstetricsMaternal-fetal MedicineObstetric UltrasoundPrenatal DiagnosisChromosomal AbnormalitiesFetal AnomaliesFetal Anomaly DetectionPregnancyPrenatal Genetic DiagnosisPrenatal Risk AssessmentChromosomal Abnormality RiskChromosomal Abnormality ScreeningCongenital Anomaly RiskFetal Chromosomal AbnormalitiesFetal Risk AssessmentMaternal Age EffectsPrenatal Diagnosis Of Chromosomal DisordersUltrasound Risk Markers
This study provides estimates of risks for a wide range of chromosomal defects taking into account maternal age as well as the gestation at assessment. The estimates make it possible to counsel patients presenting at different stages of pregnancy. At the same time, they offer the possibility of evaluating the efficacy of biochemical and ultrasonographic markers in identifying fetuses with chromosomal defects.