par Levi, Salvator 
Référence Journal de gynécologie obstétrique et biologie de la reproduction, 2, 3, page (303-322)
Publication Publié, 1973
Référence Journal de gynécologie obstétrique et biologie de la reproduction, 2, 3, page (303-322)
Publication Publié, 1973
Article révisé par les pairs
| Résumé : | The fact that there are several methods in use to estimate the age or the maturity of the fetus results in the choice of one or more techniques which can be chosen according to the information that the clinician wishes to receive and the value of the methods at his disposal. The various methods are reviewed and discussed: the levels, found in amniotic fluid, of creatinine, bilirubin, phospholipids, estriol and counting cells stained with Nile blue as well as radiology and ultrasonic scans. The results obtained by all these methods can differ greatly. The other methods that are available are practically worthless. The author concludes that ultrasonic scanning, combined with chemical studies of certain substances in the amniotic fluid, especially when the question of maturity is as important as the age of the fetus, gives the best way out of solving these problems. |
