Invasive Prenatal Diagnostics: A Cornerstone of Perinatal Management

Abstract

Since the 1950s, invasive prenatal diagnostics have played an integral role in perinatal management. However, its significance extends beyond detecting genetic abnormalities. This paper comprehensively reviews the indications for amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling. Additionally, it examines various methods of genomic, infectious, and biochemical analysis, with a particular emphasis on the achievements of the last decade.

Keywords

• amniocentesis
• chorionic villus sampling
• prenatal diagnostics