Original Article: PDF OnlyExperimental Surgical Procedures upon the Fetus in Obstetric ResearchHODARI, A ALBERTO MD*; THOMAS, LORNA BAAuthor Information From the Department of Gynecology Obstetrics, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Mich *Present Address: Crittenton Hospitals, Detroit, Mich; Rochester, Mich Obstetrics & Gynecology: August 1969 - Volume 34 - Issue 2 - p 204-211 Free Abstract A method allowing access to the fetus for several types of surgical procedures without loss of amniotic fluid was devised. Using this method, it was possible in repeated canine experiments to catheterize the fetal carotid artery, jugular vein, umbilical vessels, femoral vein, and trachea. Bilateral fetal nephrectomy was performed successfully on 20 dogs, with subsequent delivery of live young by 60% of them. © 1969 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
