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. 2007 Dec;99(3):221-4.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2007.05.047. Epub 2007 Sep 24.

Termination of pregnancy for fetal anomaly

H Aslan  1 , G Yildirim, C Ongut, Y Ceylan
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Termination of pregnancy for fetal anomaly

H Aslan et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2007 Dec.

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the indications of termination of pregnancy (TOP) for fetal anomaly beyond 22 weeks of gestation.

Methods: All pregnant women who underwent TOP for fetal anomaly between January 2002 and December 2006 were divided into 2 groups: group 1 (< or =22 weeks of gestation); and group 2 (>22 weeks of gestation). A comparative analysis of the prenatal diagnosis, established by ultrasound, and the results of postmortem findings was performed.

Results: There were 249 (53.8%) and 214 (42.6%) cases in group 1 and group 2, respectively. TOP was performed at a mean gestational age of 22.1+/-5.37 weeks. The majority of group 2 TOPs (78%) were performed because of central nervous system defects, multiple malformations, and chromosomal diseases.

Conclusion: A substantial proportion of TOPs for fetal anomaly beyond 22 weeks of gestation could have been performed earlier with timely diagnosis.

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