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Amniocentesis has been greatly enhanced by the use of ultrasound. Ultrasound can provide an assessment of fetal anatomy and growth and also permits the correct placement of the needle into the amniotic cavity.

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Giglia, R.V., Mayden, K.L., Gleicher, N. (1986). Amniocentesis. In: A Practical Guide to Real-Time Office Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-8348-6_6

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