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Fetopathologic examination for early termination of pregnancy: dogma or necessity?
Laurence Gitz1, Suonavy Khung-Savatovsky, Géraldine Viot
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cochin University Hospital, Paris Descartes University, Paris, France.
Objective:
Our objective was assessment of fetopathological examination after termination of pregnancy (TOP) for fetal anomalies with normal karyotype <17 weeks of gestation.
Study Design:
This was a multicenter retrospective study. Records of TOP for fetal anomalies with normal karyotype were analyzed. Primary outcomes were modifications of genetic counseling and management of next subsequent pregnancies. Medical TOPs were compared with surgical TOPs.
Results:
In all, 59 pregnancies were included (30 aspirations, 29 inductions). Fetopathological examination modified genetic counseling for 22 patients: 62% for the medical induction group vs 13% in the vacuum aspiration group (P < .001). Management of subsequent pregnancies was modified in 17% in the medical induction group vs 3% in the aspiration group (P = .06).
Conclusion:
Fetopathological examination for early TOP with normal karyotype is relevant, especially when an intact fetus is examined. Thanks to it, genetic counseling is often modified, as is management of the next pregnancy. Medical procedures should be preferred to surgical procedures.
