NOUN
- (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
How To Use centesis In A Sentence
- A genetic amniocentesis is recommended in the evaluation of possible TTTS to confirm same sex status and to rule out chromosome abnormalities and fetal infection. Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)
- For Pat, who is 40, the first half of the pregnancy was completely overshadowed by worry about the amniocentesis.
- Early amniocentesis offers a similar advantage, but the fetal loss rate associated with this technique is higher than that of chorionic villus sampling.
- Objective:To explore a method for pericardiocentesis and drainage, the duration, posture of drainage and the fluid volume by drainage.
- Often, genetic counseling is done before amniocentesis, or other types of genetic testing are offered.
- One area Dr. Tita says he'd like to explore further is whether late-term amniocentesis, currently used to determine respiratory health in a fetus, could be used more widely to sort out which deliveries carry the most risks and which ones could, indeed, be performed before 39 weeks. The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed
- That means that about one woman in every 100 having an amniocentesis will suffer a miscarriage as a result.
- Whether or not to have amniocentesis—or a related test called chorionic villus sampling—is a difficult decision for many expectant parents. To amnio or not to amnio? New test can provide clearer answer for moms-to-be
- Therefore, amniocentesis or another means of fetal karyotyping is often recommended. Omphalocele
- What risks are associated with paracentesis or thoracentesis? Fluid Aspiration and Drainage (Parcentesis/Thoracentesis)
