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Last updated: 11/24/2009
Positive results on an amnio analysis indicate the presence of a fetal defect, with an accuracy approaching 100%. With such a diagnosis, prospective parents face emotionally and ethically difficult choices regarding prenatal treatment options, the...
prospect of treating the defect at birth, and the option of elective abortion. At this point, the parents need expert medical advice and counseling.
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Animated, narrated slide show that describes how amniotic fluid is sampled during amniocentesis. An ultrasound probe is used to help guide the needle during the procedure.
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Amniocentesis (also referred to as amniotic fluid test or AFT), is a medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections , in which a small amount of amniotic fluid, which contains fetal tissues, is extracted from the amnion or amniotic sac surrounding a developing fetus, and the fetal DNA is examined for genetic abnormalities.
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an obstetrician/gynecologist is a physician specialist who provides medical and surgical care to women and has particular expertise in pregnancy, childbirth, and disorders of the reproductive system.
From: womenshealthchannel.com
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