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Ultrasound Screen May Replace Amniocentesis For Birth Defects
Boston researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital report ultrasound can detect spinal defects and other major birth defects with accuracy comparable to amniocentesis. If alpha fetoprotein is elevated but ultrasound is normal, risk for defects drops below 0.1 percent. amniocentesis carries about 0.5 percent miscarriage risk. Dr. R. Benacerraf notes patients should participate in decisions.
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Boston
R. Benacerraf
New England Journal of Medicine