Should I have chorionic villus sampling (CVS)?

References

Citations

1. Caughey AB, et al. (2006). Chorionic villus sampling compared with amniocentesis and the difference in the rate of pregnancy loss. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 108(3): 612–616.

2. Jenkins TM, Wapner RJ (2004). Prenatal diagnosis of congenital disorders. In RK Creasy, R Resnik, eds., Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 5th ed., pp. 235–237. Philadelphia: Saunders.

3. Seeds JW (2004). Diagnostic mid trimester amniocentesis: How safe? American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 191: 608–616.

Other Works Consulted

• Wilson RD, et al (2005). Amended Canadian guideline for prenatal diagnosis (2005) change to 2005-techniques for prenatal diagnosis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 27(11): 1048–1054.

Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH Ralph Poore	Last Updated: October 4, 2007
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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