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A pathogenic hypothesis of malformation caused by amniocentesis

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The role of amniocentesis in producing fetal malformations has been investigated in the rat. Relevant uterine contractions were observed after amniocentesis. The pathogenetic mechanism of fetal malformations is discussed on the basis of the present results.

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  1. Istituto di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Università Cattolica S. Cuore, via della Pineta Sacchetti 644, I-00100, Roma, (Italy)

    G. G. Garzetti, U. Bellati, F. G. Serri, V. E. Pettorossi & R. Mancinelli

  2. Istituto di Fisiologia Umana, Università Cattolica S. Cuore, Roma, (Italy)

    G. G. Garzetti, U. Bellati, F. G. Serri, V. E. Pettorossi & R. Mancinelli

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This research was supported by a grant of CNR.

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Garzetti, G.G., Bellati, U., Serri, F.G. et al. A pathogenic hypothesis of malformation caused by amniocentesis. Experientia 35, 27–28 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01917855

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