A critical study of the evaluation of foetal maturity through citology of the amniotic fluid: comparison with other methods
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101975000300007Keywords:
Foetal maturity, Amniocentesis, Pregnancy^i2^sr, Pre-natal careAbstract
Through amniocentesis carried ou in 90 high-risk pregnant women a critical study of the citology of the amniotic fluid by the Nile-blue sulphate method was undertaken. The results were compared with those obtained by using creatinine and simple X-rays of the abdomen as well as their relationship with the foetal-age of the babies when born (calculated by the Lubchenco and Capurro tables). The Nile-blue sulphate method is of considerable value due to conditions in Brazil and presents a lower percentage of errors than others. For evaluation of foetal maturity, however, one should use all methods simultaneously, along with clinical assessment.Downloads
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1975-09-01
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Almeida, P. A. M. de, Oliveira, A. M. B. de, Porto, A. G. M., Delascio, D., Vigorito, N. M., Chow, P., Amed, A. M., Dalla, A., Boyacyan, K., & Baugartner, A. (1975). A critical study of the evaluation of foetal maturity through citology of the amniotic fluid: comparison with other methods . Revista De Saúde Pública, 9(3), 343-350. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101975000300007