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Article: Fetal Solvent Syndrome.(Clinical report)
- Article from:
- OB/GYN Clinical Alert
- Article date:
- May 1, 1999
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Fetal Solvent Syndrome
Abstract & Commentary
Synopsis: A study concludes that occupational exposure to organic solvents during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of major fetal malformations, especially in women who are symptomatic. Such exposure to organic solvents should be minimized during pregnancy.
Source: Khattak S, et al. JAMA 1999;281:1106-1109.
To determine pregnancy and fetal outcome associated with maternal occupational exposure to organic solvents, Khattak and associates conducted a prospective, observational, controlled study of 125 women exposed to organic solvents and 125 control subjects matched for age, ...