OBJECTIVE To review the risk of in utero infection through amniocentesis in women with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). OUTCOMES Fetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. EVIDENCE Review articles, meta-analyses, and MEDLINE searches from 1966 to 2002 for English-language articles related to amniocentesis, fetal and neonatal infection, and hepatitis B, hepat...

INTRODUCTION To assess anxiety levels in mothers before and after undergoing amniocentesis. The secondary aim was to see how counselling by nurse-counsellors affected maternal anxiety levels. METHODS A prospective study was carried out from February 2000 to August 2000 at the Kandang Kerbau Women's and Children's Hospital in Singapore. We used standard statistical analysis and Spielberger's s...

BACKGROUND Rupture of membranes is an uncommon complication of genetic amniocentesis. The risk of ruptured membranes is reported as 1-1.2%. CASE Genetic amniocentesis complicated by ruptured membranes was diagnosed in a 31-year-old woman. The membranes resealed after 48 hours with conservative management and the pregnancy ended with a favorable outcome. CONCLUSION Spontaneous reseal of rupt...

BACKGROUND Midtrimester genetic amniocentesis is a commonly performed procedure, with acknowledgment of some risk to mother and fetus. CASE We present an unusual case of midtrimester genetic amniocentesis with bowel injury and resulting septic shock, adult respiratory distress syndrome, and disseminated intravascular coagulation. A total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingoophorectom...

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...

BACKGROUND A significant number of pregnancies are associated with the cytogenetic abnormalities of the fetus. Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) are procedures used for prenatal genetic diagnosis. In this study, we compare the safety and complications of mid-trimester amniocentesis and transabdominal CVS. MATERIALS AND METHODS This analytic cross-sectional study was performed ...

BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to characterize the maternal dimensions of anxiety, depression and prenatal attachment in women undergoing an amniocentesis. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS A prospective observational study was conducted. Women were referred to early amniocentesis for increased nuchal translucency, elevated biochemical markers or advanced maternal age. All participants had ...