A critical study of the evaluation of foetal maturity through citology of the amniotic fluid: comparison with other methods
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 wit...
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| Format: | article |
| Status: | Published version |
| Publication Date: | 1975 |
| Country: | Brasil |
| Institution: | Universidade de São Paulo (USP) |
| Repository: | Revista de Saúde Pública |
| Language: | Portuguese |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:revistas.usp.br:article/4802 |
| Online Access: | https://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/article/view/4802 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | Maturidade fetal^i1^savalia Amniocentese Assistência pré-natal Risco gravídico Foetal maturity Amniocentesis Pregnancy^i2^sr Pre-natal care |
| Summary: | 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. |
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