P21.09: Third trimester amniocentesis

Congenital third nerve palsy associated with mid-trimester amniocentesis.

Fetal loss rates after mid-trimester amniocentesis

Objective: Amniocentesis is an invasive cytogenic test traditionally associated with a 1/200 procedure–related pregnancy loss rate. Recent studies have questioned the validity of the traditionally stated rate. The purpose of this study was to document the results of second-trimester genetic amniocentesis performed at our perinatalogy clinic. Study Design: A retrospective review of all the amnio...

Mid-trimester amniocentesis fetal loss rate.

OBJECTIVE To determine the postprocedure loss rate for mid-trimester genetic amniocentesis. OUTCOME Reduction of benign biopsy rates. BENEFITS To provide better advice for women about the risks and benefits of mid-trimester genetic amniocentesis, and to ensure that women are given sufficient information/counselling to make a decision about screening. SUMMARY STATEMENT The risk of postproc...

Escherichia coli Sepsis Following Second-trimester Amniocentesis

ARQUIVOS DE MEDICINA, 22(4/5):121-2 Amniocentesis is a safe procedure with low risk for complications including infection. A case of genetic amniocentesis followed by Escherichia coli sepsis is reported. Bacteriological data showed positive blood cultures to Escherichia coli. The mechanisms of infection are discussed: contamination from the instruments, systemic dissemination of bacteria coming...

Third Trimester Uterine Torsion

This is a case report on a case of post dated pregnancy with previous lower segment cesarean section planned for elective section with asymptomatic torsion of term gravid uterus with uneventful outcome of both mother and the baby.