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Re: Tripple Screen/AFPFrom: ainsron (ainsron@sbcglobal.net)Tue Jul 19 18:43:11 2005
There is an extensive list of fetal problems associated with unexplained elevations of AFP that can be diagnosed by ultrasound, as well as unexplained low levels of AFP. However, quoting Williams: "Although elevated maternal serum AFP levels ... are assumed to result from placental damage or dysfunction, neither the etiology of the elevated maternal serum values nor the most appropriate management for these women is clear. In these cases, no specific program of maternal or fetal surveillance favorably affects pregnancy outcomes." Ronald E. Ainsworth, MD, FACOG -----Original Message----- From: ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net [mailto:ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net] On Behalf Of Adam Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 4:04 PM To: Multiple recipients of list OB-GYN-L Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] Tripple Screen/AFP I was told by a Neonatologist that the AFP/Triple should be done as an indication of placental health. I was wondering if this is common practice and if there is any published evidence to support this.
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