Metaxotou C, Antsaklis A, Panagiotopoulou P, Tsenghi C, Benetou M, Mavrou A, Matsaniotis N
Prenat Diagn. 1983 Apr-Jun;3(2):173-5. doi: 10.1002/pd.1970030219.
The fetal karyotype was determined in 42 out of 45 cases from fetal blood obtained by fetoscopy for prenatal diagnosis of beta-thalassemia. The procedure described is quick and reliable and it is recommended for women over 35 years of age undergoing prenatal diagnosis for haemoglobinopathies.
