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Amniocentesis

Nombres alternativos:

Cultivo de líquido amniótico; Cultivo de células amnióticas

Cuáles son los riesgos:

Existe una ligera posibilidad de que el feto sufra una infección o lesión e incluso una posibilidad más pequeña de aborto . Este examen se realiza particularmente cuando se sospecha un problema, de tal manera que los beneficios son superiores al riesgo.

Consideraciones especiales:

Pueden existir alternativas para la amniocentesis, las cuales se deben consultar con el médico.

Amniocentesis

Amniocentesis - Serie

Fecha de revisión: 5/15/2006
Versión en inglés revisada por: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network
Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc.

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