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  • Title: Diagnostic cordocentesis: two years of experience.
    Author: Donner C, Simon P, Avni F, Jauniaux E, Rodesch F.
    Journal: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol; 1989 May; 31(2):119-25. PubMed ID: 2668058.
    Abstract:
    The first diagnostic cordocentesis was performed in our unit in October 1985, our 2-year experience is reported. 144 samplings were performed in 137 patients (139 fetuses - 2 patients had twin pregnancies) during gestational weeks 14 to 42. The first attempt was successful in 80% of the procedures, 4 samplings failed. There were no fetal deaths within 3 days after diagnostic cordocentesis, a transient fetal bradycardia was observed in 12.2% of the cases, bleeding occurred in 13.6% of the cases. The indications for cordocentesis were: risk of fetal infection, karyotyping, hemophilia A, alloimmunisation, search for paternity, assessment of fetal acid-base status. Our data confirm that cordocentesis is a safe and reliable diagnostic procedure providing guidelines for management of the pregnancy.
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