OBJECTIVE:

The aim of our study was to evaluate our cordocentesis results.

METHODS:

Between 2001 and 2007, 260 cases of cordocentesis were evaluated according to indications, success of cell culture, karyotype results and fetal complications.

RESULTS:

The mean gestational age at the time of cordocentesis was 25,55±3,65 weeks. Adequate amount of cord blood was taken 97,6% of the time, the successful culture rate was 92,4%. Cordosentesis procedure were performed mainly for, abnormal ultrasonographic examination and positive triplescreening test. Fetal chromosomal abnormality was found in 12,2% of these cases. The procedure-related complications included transieny bleeding at puncture site (18,8%), transient fetal bradycardia (7,6%) and cordocentesis-related fetal loss (5,0%).

CONCLUSİON:

Cordocentesis is a simple and valuable procedure for prenatal diagnosis.

Keywords: Cordocentesis, prenatal diagnosis, fetal complication