The Fetal Lung, A Source of Amniotic Fluid

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Abstract
Fluid production by the fetal lungs of guinea pigs and goats has been demonstrated through cannulation of the fetal trachea during the last part of pregnancy. This fluid is probably produced by an ultrafiltration process because its physico-chemical features are very similar to those of interstitial fluid. Evidences are given that the fetal lung may be an important source of amniotic fluid during the last 3d of fetal life.

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